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Potomac River scores “C” on latest report card
November 20, 2013The health of the nation’s most endangered river has improved for the third year in a row.
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Groundwater pushes nitrogen into Bay, delays effects of restoration
November 12, 2013Research shows groundwater flow can lengthen the time it takes for a conservation practice to affect a waterway.
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Letter from Leadership: Lag-times call for patience in awaiting a restored Bay
October 31, 2013It will take time for water quality to respond to our restoration work.
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James River scores “C” on latest report card
October 24, 2013Sediment pollution overshadows progress in treating wastewater and curbing nutrients.
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Chesapeake Bay dead zone measures near average in 2013
October 18, 2013Scientists attribute the dead zone’s volume to nutrient pollution.
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Lag-times call for patience in awaiting restoration results
September 25, 2013Conservation practices put in place now could take days or even decades to impact water quality.
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New technologies prove effective at removing nitrogen from wastewater
September 10, 2013Innovations in wastewater treatment could help plants curb pollution in the face of development pressure.
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Letter from Leadership: The value of water monitoring volunteers
August 31, 2013Volunteer-collected water quality data is a critical part of Chesapeake Bay restoration.
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University of Maryland report card measures improvement in Chesapeake Bay health
July 8, 2013Up from a D+ in 2011, the 2012 Bay Health Index is 47 percent.
Read storyScientists predict smaller than average dead zone for Chesapeake Bay
June 19, 2013Low spring nutrient loads should lead to improved water quality this summer.
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