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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "Patapsco River"

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A look at the Chesapeake Bay watershed in 2020

December 29, 2020

A retrospective of some of our most popular articles from the past year

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Record rainfall in 2018 had complex effects on the health of Baltimore waterways

May 10, 2019

Blue Water Baltimore releases annual report on water quality in Inner Harbor, Patapsco River and tributaries

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Putting some mussel into river restoration

January 2, 2019

Scientists hope the eastern elliptio can help clean up the Patapsco

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Searching for hidden treasures

June 13, 2018

Find Your Chesapeake GeoTour offers a unique way to explore the region

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Looking upstream to the return of migratory fish

April 16, 2018

Getting past dams means new habitat for shad and other species

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Universal Sailing Club supports African-American maritime heritage

September 20, 2017

Since 2001, Marcus Asante has led one of the Bay’s first African-American sailing clubs

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Beach brings visitors to the water at Fort Smallwood Park

June 9, 2017

Park is home to one of two public beaches in Anne Arundel County

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Photo Essay: Seen from above, humans and nature intertwine along the Chesapeake Bay

August 3, 2016

Aerial photos show human impacts on the northern Chesapeake Bay

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Letter from Leadership: Sister waterways

August 31, 2014

Experts reflect on the past, present and future of the Anacostia and Patapsco rivers.

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Anacostia, Patapsco restoration projects receive funding

July 21, 2014

Four organizations will receive more than $230,000 to restore portions of the urban waterways.

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