Tagged Stories: "University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES)"
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Timing and track curbed Sandy’s impact on Chesapeake Bay
December 31, 2012A University of Maryland assessment shows the hurricane had “ephemeral” impacts on water quality.
Read storyChesapeake Bay health receives D+ on 2011 report card
April 17, 2012Unusual weather, including a wet spring, a hot summer and two tropical storms, caused the Bay’s health to decline.
Read storyStudy shows pollution reduction efforts helping improve Bay health
November 7, 2011A new study analyzing 60 years of data shows that efforts to reduce pollution appear to be helping the Bay's health.
Read storyStudy recommends moratorium on commercial oyster harvest in Maryland
September 12, 2011A new study recommends that Maryland place a moratorium on commercial oyster harvest from the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyScientists predict moderate to poor oxygen levels in Chesapeake Bay
June 14, 2011The Chesapeake Bay is expected to have moderate to poor dissolved oxygen conditions during the early part of the summer.
Read storyChesapeake Bay health receives C-minus on latest report card
April 27, 2011The Chesapeake Bay has received a C-minus on the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's (UMCES) 2010 Bay Health Report.
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