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Bay Foundation grades health of the Chesapeake Bay a D+
January 8, 2019Record rainfall in 2018 contributes to first decline in 10 years
Read story‘Sneaker index’ of 31 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In
June 13, 2016High winds affected visibility of river bottom at annual event
Read storyBernie Fowler measures a sneaker index of 44.5 inches at annual wade-in
June 16, 2015Event marks deepest 'sneaker index' measurement in nearly two decades
Read storyChesapeake Bay’s underwater grass abundance rises 24 percent in 2013
April 21, 2014Scientists attribute the boost in bay grasses to the expansion of widgeon grass in saltier waters.
Read storyBernie Fowler measures a sneaker index of 34 inches at annual wade-in
June 12, 2013Each year, the former state senator wades into the Patuxent River to bring attention to Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Read storyReport recommends use of multiple models to simulate conditions in Bay’s shallow waters
October 11, 2012Improving simulations could improve our understanding of shallow-waters.
Read storyBernie Fowler sees his sneakers through 31.25 inches of water
June 13, 2011Former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler saw his white sneakers through 31.25 inches of water at the 24th annual Patuxent River wade-in.
Read storyMagothy River health continues to be poor, according to latest report card
February 17, 2011The Magothy River in Anne Arundel County, Md., received a D-minus on its latest health report card.
Read storyBernie Fowler Measures "Sneaker Index" of 34.5 Inches at Annual Patuxent River Wade-In
June 15, 2010Former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler saw his white sneakers through 34.5 inches of water.
Read storyBernie Fowler Sees His Sneakers Through 25.5 Inches of Water at Annual Patuxent River Wade-In
June 15, 2009At his 22nd annual Patuxent River Wade-in , former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler saw his white sneakers through 25.5 inches of water.
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