Tagged Stories: "nutrients"

Researchers on board the Rachel Carson search for the low-oxygen water that troubles marine life.

More nitrogen cuts are needed if partners are to meet pollution-reducing goals.

Spring nutrient loads from the Potomac and Susquehanna rivers will impact summer water quality.

Scientists link on-farm best management practices with improvements in water quality.

Shellfish raised on the river bottom would remove excess nutrients from the water.

Scientists link a Clean Water Act permit program to healthier rivers and streams.

Land-based actions are lowering the nutrients and sediment entering the Bay.

Nutrient pollution and weather patterns are factors in creating low-oxygen conditions.

Case studies show best management practices have lowered pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.

Cutting power plant emissions has lowered nitrogen pollution in some forested watersheds.