Tagged Stories: "nutrients"
Groundwater pushes nitrogen into Bay, delays effects of restoration
November 12, 2013Research shows groundwater flow can lengthen the time it takes for a conservation practice to affect a waterway.
Read storyWastewater treatment plant cuts pollution in D.C.
October 24, 2013Upgrades at Blue Plains will help the plant clean water and save energy.
Read storyChesapeake Bay dead zone measures near average in 2013
October 18, 2013Scientists attribute the dead zone’s volume to nutrient pollution.
Read storyLag-times call for patience in awaiting restoration results
September 25, 2013Conservation practices put in place now could take days or even decades to impact water quality.
Read storyNew technologies prove effective at removing nitrogen from wastewater
September 10, 2013Innovations in wastewater treatment could help plants curb pollution in the face of development pressure.
Read storyHuman development leads to a decline in stream health
August 7, 2013Changes in stream flow and pollution have altered plant, insect and fish communities across the nation.
Read storyScientists predict smaller than average dead zone for Chesapeake Bay
June 19, 2013Low spring nutrient loads should lead to improved water quality this summer.
Read storyFarm’s conservation practices cut pollution at its source
May 13, 2013This father and son duo has implemented best management practices on their farm.
Read storyBay Program partners slow pollution flow into waterways
April 30, 2013Simulations show that jurisdictions are reducing nutrient and sediment pollution.
Read storyBay Foundation cites nutrient pollution as big threat to smallmouth bass
April 25, 2013Excess nutrients are making the sport fish more susceptible to infections and death.
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