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Antibiotics, hormones increasingly found in livestock and poultry manure
November 25, 2013Manure spills could pose threats to human health and the environment.
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Court upholds Chesapeake Bay pollution diet
September 16, 2013A federal judge has affirmed the EPA's role in reducing pollution across the watershed.
Read storyGroups receive $400,000 to slow stormwater runoff into Bay
August 6, 2013The Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns initiative supports grassroots-level green development.
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Fish tumors in Anacostia River decline
May 2, 2013A drop in tumor rates among brown bullhead catfish could indicate lowered exposure to chemical contaminants.
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Half of nation’s rivers and streams are in poor health
April 10, 2013Waters across the United States are impaired by nutrient pollution and people's impact on the land.
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Federal agencies outline progress toward Chesapeake Bay cleanup
March 28, 2013The work completed in 2012 helped to restore land, water and wildlife across the watershed.
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Chemical contaminants persist across Chesapeake Bay watershed
January 22, 2013PCBs and mercury are among the most widespread toxins in our waterways, according to a new report.
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Federal agencies outline planned actions for Chesapeake Bay cleanup
December 19, 2012The work set out for 2013 will restore clean water, recover habitat and sustain fish and wildlife across the watershed.
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Federal agencies seek feedback on 2013 action plan for Chesapeake Bay cleanup
November 15, 2012Online comments can be submitted through November 27.
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EPA launches mobile website to help users determine health of local waterways
October 23, 2012The smart phone-friendly site reveals where pollution has been reported.
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