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Biologists track bay grass abundance for clues about water quality
June 13, 2013Underwater grasses are sensitive to pollution and an indicator of Bay health.
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Bernie Fowler measures a sneaker index of 34 inches at annual wade-in
June 12, 2013Each year, the former state senator wades into the Patuxent River to bring attention to Chesapeake Bay restoration.
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Baltimore Harbor scores C- on water quality report card
June 11, 2013Nutrient pollution and floating trash posed problems for the Harbor in 2012.
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District of Columbia releases plan to become healthier, greener, more sustainable city
February 22, 2013The Sustainable DC Plan outlines two decades of changes.
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Wastewater overhaul will cut pollution in West Virginia
January 8, 2013A new treatment plant will improve water quality in the Potomac River.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation report card measures “modest” improvement in Bay health
January 2, 2013The Bay gained one point since 2010, scoring a “D+” on the health index.
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Report recommends model better account for land’s influence on watershed health
November 15, 2012Improved simulations could direct funding toward the most beneficial landscapes.
Read storyWater quality report card gives Baltimore Harbor a failing grade
November 8, 2012Trash, bacteria and nutrient pollution continued to plague Baltimore Harbor in 2011.
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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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Report recommends use of multiple models to simulate conditions in Bay’s shallow waters
October 11, 2012Improving simulations could improve our understanding of shallow-waters.
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