Tagged Stories: "dead zone"

Rebounding oysters, shrinking dead zones and unprecedented funding gives us hope

The 2023 dead zone was the smallest on record

Cool temperatures and strong winds in September shortened duration

Thank cooler temperatures and less rainfall for a below average hypoxia forecast

Rainfall impacts salinity levels, water clarity and dissolved oxygen levels

Hot weather and mild winds contribute to the dead zone sticking around longer into the fall

Four ways the Chesapeake Bay Program tracks Bay health

Every summer, you can find the Severn River Association patrolling its 51 monitoring stations

Ongoing efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution also play a role