Tagged Stories: "monitoring"
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Monitoring marsh birds in Monie Bay
September 7, 2017By counting bird calls, researchers get estimate of marsh habitat health
Read storyEclipse offers coast-to-coast opportunities for citizen science
August 25, 2017Crowdsourcing data engages people in science while saving time and money
Read storyFive signs of resilience in Chesapeake Bay health
March 30, 2017While more work remains, estuary shows signs of progress
Read storyFebruary 17, 2017
Follow Blue Water Baltimore as they monitor water quality in the Jones Falls
Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System
July 7, 2015The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's buoy system brings the Bay into the palm of your hand
Read storyLetter from Leadership: The value of water monitoring volunteers
August 31, 2013Volunteer-collected water quality data is a critical part of Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Read storyPollution trends reflect lag time between restoration efforts, water quality improvement
January 18, 2013A USGS report tracks nutrients and sediment in nine tributaries.
Read storyReport recommends model better account for land’s influence on watershed health
November 15, 2012Improved simulations could direct funding toward the most beneficial landscapes.
Read storyStudy shows long-term improvements in Bay health
August 3, 2012Nutrient and sediment trends indicate pollution-reduction efforts are working.
Read storyTagged brook trout reveal pristine health of Md.’s Savage River
April 23, 2012Scientists use brook trout as an indicator of the health of the Chesapeake's local streams and rivers
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