Tagged Stories: "nutrient pollution"
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Finding the Chesapeake’s dead zone
August 6, 2014Researchers on board the Rachel Carson search for the low-oxygen water that troubles marine life.
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Evaluation shows Bay Program partners are making progress in Chesapeake cleanup
June 26, 2014More nitrogen cuts are needed if partners are to meet pollution-reducing goals.
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Scientists predict above-average dead zone for Chesapeake Bay
June 24, 2014Spring nutrient loads from the Potomac and Susquehanna rivers will impact summer water quality.
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Oyster aquaculture could combat Potomac River pollution
April 17, 2014Shellfish raised on the river bottom would remove excess nutrients from the water.
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Scientist maps changes in duration of Chesapeake Bay dead zone
March 14, 2014Nutrient pollution and weather patterns are factors in creating low-oxygen conditions.
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Clean Air Act improves water quality in Appalachian rivers
January 10, 2014Cutting power plant emissions has lowered nitrogen pollution in some forested watersheds.
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Wastewater treatment plant cuts pollution in D.C.
October 24, 2013Upgrades at Blue Plains will help the plant clean water and save energy.
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Chesapeake Bay dead zone measures near average in 2013
October 18, 2013Scientists attribute the dead zone’s volume to nutrient pollution.
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Scientists predict smaller than average dead zone for Chesapeake Bay
June 19, 2013Low spring nutrient loads should lead to improved water quality this summer.
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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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