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Conserving waterfowl habitat at Mallard Haven River Farm
March 25, 2014Landowner has created a safe haven for waterfowl on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
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Science shows restoration work can improve local water quality
February 25, 2014Case studies show best management practices have lowered pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.
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Tracking conservation can credit farmers, ensure states meet water quality goals
December 26, 2013Bay Program partners work to streamline the conservation reporting process.
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Antibiotics, hormones increasingly found in livestock and poultry manure
November 25, 2013Manure spills could pose threats to human health and the environment.
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Human development leads to a decline in stream health
August 7, 2013Changes in stream flow and pollution have altered plant, insect and fish communities across the nation.
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Farm’s conservation practices cut pollution at its source
May 13, 2013This father and son duo has implemented best management practices on their farm.
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More wintering waterfowl counted in Maryland in 2013
March 14, 2013Both Canada geese and snow geese were more abundant during the latest Midwinter Waterfowl Survey.
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Restoration partners share progress, reinvigorate work, build relationships
March 13, 2013Stewardship Fund grant recipients came together at an annual forum.
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Fewer incentives, boost in commodity prices mean decline in on-farm forest buffer restoration
October 4, 2012Streamside trees are critical to the Bay, but planting rates continue to drop.
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Bay groups receive $2.5 million to improve water quality trading infrastructure
August 24, 2012New programs encourage farmers to put pollution credits on the market.
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