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Virginia to Create New Shellfish Farming Zones to Boost Aquaculture
December 8, 2010The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) will set aside more than 1,000 acres of state-owned water bottom.
Read storyTen Upper Susquehanna Streams to Receive Real-time Water Quality Monitoring Stations
December 6, 2010The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is installing real-time monitoring stations on 10 streams in the upper Susquehanna River.
Read storyCan I plant eelgrass in a sandy bottom in Virginia?
December 3, 2010This week's question came from Raymond, who asked, "Can I get eelgrass planted in Kingscote Creek at my cottage?
Read storyCleaning Up Chesapeake Bay Will Benefit Region's Economy, According to New Report
November 30, 2010The Chesapeake Bay region's economy has been significantly affected by water pollution in the Bay and its rivers.
Read story450 Million Baby Oysters Planted in Chesapeake Bay in 2010
November 29, 2010The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) and its partners processed, cleaned and transported more than 60,000 bushels of oyster shells in 2010,
Read storyWhat problems are invasive species causing and what is being done about them?
November 19, 2010blurb
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Intersex Fish Found in Susquehanna River, Delmarva Lakes
November 17, 2010"Intersex" fish - male fish with female traits - are showing up in more Chesapeake Bay region waterways.
Read storyState of the Nation's River Report Highlights Changes in Forests, Farms
November 16, 2010The Potomac Conservancy has released its fourth annual State of the Nation's River report.
Read storyWhat invasive species are in the Bay and how did they get there?
November 12, 2010Invasive species are animals and plants that are not native to a certain area and harm the ecosystem they invade.
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