Tagged Stories: "Potomac River"
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Push for public access at Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve
January 2, 2015Virginia DCR aims to open thousands of acres of land to the public.
Read storyRising population, development threaten health of Potomac River
November 12, 2014As many move to the region, “smart planning” could protect waterway from impacts of rapid growth.
Read storyNon-profit combats litter in the Potomac River watershed
June 13, 2014On field studies and in the office, the Alice Ferguson Foundation is trash-free.
Read storyOyster aquaculture could combat Potomac River pollution
April 17, 2014Shellfish raised on the river bottom would remove excess nutrients from the water.
Read storyPotomac River sees rise in returning shad, driving up Bay-wide abundance trend
April 15, 2014Cleaner water is the cornerstone of shad recovery in the river.
Read storyAnglers asked to remove invasive catfish from Maryland, Virginia waters
April 14, 2014A new outreach campaign will teach citizens about blue and flathead catfish.
Read storyNew wastewater treatment technologies create clean water in Chesapeake Bay
April 2, 2014Scientists link a Clean Water Act permit program to healthier rivers and streams.
Read storyPotomac River scores “C” on latest report card
November 20, 2013The health of the nation’s most endangered river has improved for the third year in a row.
Read storyWastewater treatment plant cuts pollution in D.C.
October 24, 2013Upgrades at Blue Plains will help the plant clean water and save energy.
Read storyLargemouth bass virus found in northern snakeheads
August 13, 2013Snakeheads could be capable of transmitting the pathogen to other fish in the Chesapeake Bay.
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