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Maryland farmer develops solution for agriculture runoff
September 23, 2016Sam Owings combined his experience as a farmer and developer to address agriculture runoff
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Follow the North Star along the Harriet Tubman Byway
September 22, 2016Historic drive lets visitors follow Tubman's pathway to freedom
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Water quality improves, pollution falls in the Chesapeake Bay
September 21, 2016Data show significant drop in nutrient and sediment loads
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Discover the beauty and history of the Susquehanna at these seven riverside sites
September 19, 2016From New York to the Chesapeake Bay, there are over 400 miles of river to explore
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Keeping oysters safe and appetizing year-round
September 15, 2016Only eating oysters in “R” months may be outdated advice
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Clearing the air to help clean local waters
September 8, 2016Renewable energy, Clean Air Act and other initiatives reduce air and water pollution
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Forest buffer plantings make progress, fall short of annual target
September 7, 2016Watershed states restored 64 miles of buffers along rivers, streams in 2015
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Monarchs prepare for a remarkable journey
September 1, 2016Each fall, millions of monarch butterflies migrate up to 2,000 miles
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Regatta races down the Susquehanna River
August 25, 2016Held each Memorial Day weekend, the General Clinton Canoe Regatta boasts hundreds of participants
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Nearly $11 million in grant funds will support restoration projects across Chesapeake Bay region
August 25, 2016Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund will provide funding to 39 initiatives
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