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Report recommends further research to determine effects of "fracking" in Bay watershed
February 6, 2013Much remains unknown about the impact of hydraulic fracturing on land and water.
Read storyBay Barometer: Bay impaired, but signs of resilience abound
January 31, 2013The Bay Program report offers a science-based snapshot of watershed health.
Read storyRestaurants recycle oyster shells to bring bivalve back to Bay
January 29, 2013The Shell Recycling Alliance generates shell for use in stocking reefs.
Read storyChemical contaminants persist across Chesapeake Bay watershed
January 22, 2013PCBs and mercury are among the most widespread toxins in our waterways, according to a new report.
Read storyPollution trends reflect lag time between restoration efforts, water quality improvement
January 18, 2013A USGS report tracks nutrients and sediment in nine tributaries.
Read storyWastewater overhaul will cut pollution in West Virginia
January 8, 2013A new treatment plant will improve water quality in the Potomac River.
Read storyChesapeake Bay Foundation report card measures “modest” improvement in Bay health
January 2, 2013The Bay gained one point since 2010, scoring a “D+” on the health index.
Read storyTiming and track curbed Sandy’s impact on Chesapeake Bay
December 31, 2012A University of Maryland assessment shows the hurricane had “ephemeral” impacts on water quality.
Read storyAn uncertain future for Tangier watermen
December 20, 2012Sea-level rise, sinking land and strong storms threaten this disappearing island in the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyFederal agencies outline planned actions for Chesapeake Bay cleanup
December 19, 2012The work set out for 2013 will restore clean water, recover habitat and sustain fish and wildlife across the watershed.
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