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September 24, 2018
What this summer’s rainfall could mean for the Bay
Record-high water flows test the Bay’s resilience
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April 24, 2017
Oyster shells show evidence of early human pollution of Chesapeake Bay
Humans have dramatically increased nitrogen in the estuary since the early 19th century, study finds
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November 10, 2016
E-Z Acres makes stream-friendly farming look, well, easy
A family farm far from the Chesapeake keeps water clean for its community
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September 23, 2016
Restoration Spotlight: Maryland farmer develops solution for agriculture runoff
Sam Owings combined his experience as a farmer and developer to address agriculture runoff
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April 29, 2016
By the Numbers: 570,000
The area, in square miles, encompassed by the Chesapeake Bay airshed
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April 18, 2016
Data show drop in estimated nutrient, sediment loads entering Chesapeake Bay
Computer simulations track partner progress toward clean water goals
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April 06, 2015
Runoff has sent more nitrogen, sediment into Bay than anticipated
New data has given the Chesapeake Bay Program a more accurate picture of pollution in the watershed.
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February 09, 2015
As Clean Air Act clears the air, local waters also benefit
Successes in curbing air pollution also benefit work toward achieving Bay water quality goals.
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April 17, 2014
Oyster aquaculture could combat Potomac River pollution
Shellfish raised on the river bottom would remove excess nutrients from the water.
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April 02, 2014
New wastewater treatment technologies create clean water in Chesapeake Bay
Scientists link a Clean Water Act permit program to healthier rivers and streams.
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