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New Wastewater Permit Will Reduce Nitrogen Discharges from Blue Plains by 45 Percent
September 10, 2010The Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility will discharge 3.8 million fewer pounds of nitrogen each year.
Read storyWhat is the waste product of a Bay oyster?
September 10, 2010When oysters feed on algae -- filtering the water in the Bay at the same time -- some waste is left behind.
Read storyStudy Shows Tenfold Increase in Native Bay Grasses in Lower Potomac River
September 8, 2010A USGS study suggests that underwater bay grasses in the Potomac River are increasing due to efforts to reduce nutrient pollution.
Read storyWhat do algae blooms mean for water quality?
September 3, 2010The water appeared unusually murky and quiet and there was a large ribbon of a reddish brown color.
Read storySome Virginia Waterways Improve, Others Still Impaired
August 31, 2010The health of some Virginia rivers is showing signs of improvement, but many of the state's waterways are still polluted.
Read storyWhere can I find teaching resources about the Chesapeake Bay?
August 20, 2010Eleven Innovative Projects Receive $5.8 Million to Reduce Pollution Throughout Chesapeake Bay Waters
August 5, 2010Eleven projects throughout the Bay watershed have received $5.8 million through the Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Program
Read storyLocal Action Video Showcase Highlights Restoration Work
July 26, 2010What are you doing to help the Chesapeake Bay on a local level?
Read storyHow does buying local food help the Chesapeake Bay?
July 23, 2010Blue Crab Advisory Report Recommends Continued Conservation Measures
July 19, 2010A Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) report notes that blue crabs appear to be making a comeback.
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