Tagged Stories: "sediment"

Final report indicates lowering pollution loads more effective than dredging

Decision upholds EPA plan for reducing pollution across the watershed

Court affirms EPA plan for reducing pollution across the watershed

New data has given the Chesapeake Bay Program a more accurate picture of pollution in the watershed.

As ability to trap sediment declines, more pollutants could reach Chesapeake Bay.

Lowering nutrient and sediment loads could have a positive impact on the Chesapeake Bay.

Lowering nutrient and sediment loads more effective than dredging the dam.

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

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

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