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Chesapeake Executive Council discusses Bay restoration progress, re-elects Lisa Jackson as chair at
July 11, 2011The Chesapeake Executive Council announced progress toward cleanup milestones at its annual meeting.
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Nicholas DiPasquale chosen as Chesapeake Bay Program director
July 8, 2011Nicholas DiPasquale has been chosen as the new director of the Chesapeake Bay Program.
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Federal government pledges to revitalize Anacostia, Patapsco rivers through new partnership
June 24, 2011Federal agencies have joined together in a new initiative to revitalize the Anacostia and Patapsco rivers.
Read storyOnline guide helps homeowners choose Chesapeake Bay native plants
June 16, 2011The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have launched the online Native Plant Center.
Read storyScientists predict moderate to poor oxygen levels in Chesapeake Bay
June 14, 2011The Chesapeake Bay is expected to have moderate to poor dissolved oxygen conditions during the early part of the summer.
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.
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Ask a Scientist: How big of an industry is the Chesapeake Bay?
June 9, 2011This month's Ask a Scientist column focuses on a different kind of science: economics.
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Virginia developing "no-discharge zones" on Northern Neck to reduce pollution from boat sewage
June 7, 2011The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking to designated creeks as "no-discharge zones."
Read storyMaryland approves $29 million in grants for septic, wastewater upgrades to reduce pollution
June 2, 2011Maryland will provide more than $29 million in grants to upgrade wastewater treatment plants and septic systems.
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