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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "fertilizer"

Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.

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Fleeting flowers

April 6, 2018

Native wildflowers begin to bloom

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How high-tech can lead to high yield

October 27, 2017

Thanks to modern technology, farmers are better able to understand their crops’ needs

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Maryland farmer develops solution for agriculture runoff

September 23, 2016

Sam Owings combined his experience as a farmer and developer to address agriculture runoff

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Maryland passes law to reduce pollution from lawn fertilizer

May 23, 2011

Maryland has passed a law that will reduce pollution from lawn fertilizer applied to homes, golf courses and businesses.

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Five ways you might be hurting the Chesapeake Bay - without even knowing it

March 31, 2011

Many residents of the Chesapeake Bay region know that what they do on land has a direct effect on the Bay's health.

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Report details effects of pollution from lawn fertilizer on Chesapeake Bay

March 29, 2011

A new report by Environment Maryland details the harmful effects of lawn fertilizer on the Chesapeake Bay.

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Virginia to ban lawn fertilizer containing phosphorus

February 25, 2011

Virginia is poised to pass a law banning the sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus, a major pollutant in the Chesapeake Bay.

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Annapolis Bans Use of Lawn Fertilizer Containing Phosphorus

January 1, 2009

To help reduce pollution flowing to the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Md. has banned phosphorus-containing fertilizer.

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New Online Calculator Assesses Your Nitrogen Footprint

December 1, 2008

Ever wonder how much pollution you contribute to the Bay and its rivers?

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