Tagged Stories: "chemical contaminants"
Report recommends Virginia strengthen chemical contaminant regulations
February 10, 2014A University of Richmond professor has pushed for expanded clean-up efforts.
Read storyAntibiotics, hormones increasingly found in livestock and poultry manure
November 25, 2013Manure spills could pose threats to human health and the environment.
Read storyChesapeake Bay ospreys serve as sentinels for pollution
August 30, 2013Monitoring the buildup of chemical compounds in ospreys helps scientists track toxics in our waterways.
Read storyFish tumors in Anacostia River decline
May 2, 2013A drop in tumor rates among brown bullhead catfish could indicate lowered exposure to chemical contaminants.
Read storyChemical contaminants persist across Chesapeake Bay watershed
January 22, 2013PCBs and mercury are among the most widespread toxins in our waterways, according to a new report.
Read storyNew study shows Anacostia fishermen are sharing, consuming contaminated fish
November 8, 2012Established outreach seems no match for anglers’ perceptions or community needs.
Read storyIntersex fish widespread in Potomac River basin
August 9, 2012Male smallmouth bass exhibit signs of chemical exposure, raising concerns about river health.
Read storyYou Can Eat More Striped Bass from Chesapeake Bay, According to Revised Maryland Fish Consumption Ad
April 14, 2011New tests by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) show lower levels of contaminants in the Chesapeake Bay's striped bass.
Read storyFive ways you might be hurting the Chesapeake Bay - without even knowing it
March 31, 2011Many residents of the Chesapeake Bay region know that what they do on land has a direct effect on the Bay's health.
Read storyWhere can I find fish consumption advisories?
January 14, 2011Links to fish consumption advisory pages for each state in the watershed
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