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Spring weather leaves researchers optimistic for a small summer dead zone
June 23, 2021Ongoing efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution also play a role
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Annual Chesapeake Bay Report Card notes slight improvement in estuary health
June 22, 2021Bay is graded a ‘C’, while surrounding watershed remains stable, healthy at B-
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‘Sneaker Index’ of 34 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In
June 17, 2021Recent rain impacts water clarity of the Patuxent River.
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Seven of our favorite spots for nature photography in the Chesapeake watershed
June 15, 2021You don’t have to travel far to document the outdoors
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Nature lovers are welcomed to this researcher’s refuge
June 10, 2021Between D.C. and Baltimore, the Patuxent Research Refuge provides outdoor activities for all
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From cannons to conservation, marine police have a long history of protecting Bay resources
June 9, 2021Climate change brings new challenges in enforcing marine law.
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The more the merrier when it comes to underwater grass species in the Bay
June 7, 2021A new study demonstrates how SAV biodiversity improves ecosystem health
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A trail of caves, karst and other wonders
June 4, 2021Be amazed by Virginia's unique geologic history.
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Since before the Revolutionary War, agriculture has dominated Pennsylvania’s economy
June 3, 2021A new report shows that despite a decline in farms, agriculture is still big business
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12 things to do during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
June 2, 2021Find a way to celebrate the Bay from June 5-13.
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