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By the Numbers: 8 billion
May 26, 2016The amount of microbeads released each day into aquatic habitats across the United States.
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Ospreys thrive despite long-lasting pollutants, report finds
April 4, 2016USGS study finds toxic residues have not impacted species’ recovery
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By the Numbers: 2.5 million
March 2, 2016The amount of road salt, in tons, applied across the Chesapeake Bay watershed each year
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Study finds intersex bass near wildlife refuges in Northeast U.S.
December 17, 2015Intersex characteristics tied to endocrine-disrupting chemicals
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Photo Essay: Bald eagle populations soar in New York
August 13, 2015Decades of reintroduction and careful monitoring have New York seeing healthy bald eagle populations
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By the Numbers: 8 ounces
July 20, 2015The amount of Pennsylvania-caught sport fish you are advised to consume in a given week
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Microplastics in the Chesapeake Bay
April 15, 2015Plastic containers and other trash that gets washed into the Bay doesn’t actually disappear
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Elizabeth River earns a "C" on latest report card
December 4, 2014Community restoration projects have aided in the recovery of this historically polluted waterway.
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Photo Essay: Following the Anacostia Water Trail
October 22, 2014The Anacostia River defies expectations with its surprising array of wildlife and recreation opportunities.
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Intersex fish found in three Pennsylvania river basins
June 30, 2014Research indicates hormone-disrupting chemicals are more widespread in the region than once thought.
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