Tagged Stories: "water quality"
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Federal agencies welcome input on water quality milestones
November 17, 2015Two-year goals are part of long-term restoration strategy for Chesapeake Bay
Read storyOregon Dairy Farm in Lititz, Pennsylvania
July 9, 2015In the heart of Lancaster County, this family farm is a leader in conservation and sustainability
Read storyChesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System
July 7, 2015The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's buoy system brings the Bay into the palm of your hand
Read storyBy the Numbers: 3 milligrams per liter
June 22, 2015The concentration of dissolved oxygen that bottom-feeding fish, crabs and oysters need to survive.
Read storyStreamside fencing could improve water quality, livestock health
May 7, 2015Chesapeake Bay Commission report outlines benefits, current efforts of livestock exclusion practices
Read storyPollution levels in nine rivers remain below long-term average in 2013
January 23, 2015Lowering nutrient and sediment loads could have a positive impact on the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyChesapeake Bay Foundation reports minimal changes in overall Bay health
January 5, 2015Water quality improvements offset by declines in blue crab, striped bass
Read storyAssessment explores impact of land development on Chesapeake Bay
November 12, 2014Researchers studied link between land use and ecosystem health in Corsica, Magothy and Rhode River watersheds.
Read storyFinding the Chesapeake’s dead zone
August 6, 2014Researchers on board the Rachel Carson search for the low-oxygen water that troubles marine life.
Read storyEvaluation shows Bay Program partners are making progress in Chesapeake cleanup
June 26, 2014More nitrogen cuts are needed if partners are to meet pollution-reducing goals.
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