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
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Oregon Dairy Farm in Lititz, Pennsylvania
July 9, 2015In the heart of Lancaster County, this family farm is a leader in conservation and sustainability
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Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System
July 7, 2015The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's buoy system brings the Bay into the palm of your hand
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By the Numbers: 3 milligrams per liter
June 22, 2015The concentration of dissolved oxygen that bottom-feeding fish, crabs and oysters need to survive.
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Streamside fencing could improve water quality, livestock health
May 7, 2015Chesapeake Bay Commission report outlines benefits, current efforts of livestock exclusion practices
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Pollution 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.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation reports minimal changes in overall Bay health
January 5, 2015Water quality improvements offset by declines in blue crab, striped bass
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Assessment 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.
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Finding the Chesapeake’s dead zone
August 6, 2014Researchers on board the Rachel Carson search for the low-oxygen water that troubles marine life.
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Evaluation 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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