Finding out what’s in the water

Scientists track nutrient pollution and measure water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.

By Caitlin Finnerty |
Scientists on a small boat manipulate monitoring equipment rising from the water and covered in underwater plants.
Patrick Spchnkouch of Maryland Department of Natural Resources replaces Sonde instrument at acontinuous monitoring station on the Susquehanna Flats near Havre de Grace, Md., on Aug. 29, 2012. (Photo by Eric Vance/Environmental Protection Agency)
(Steve Droter/Chesapeake Bay Program)
A large yellow monitoring buoy looms in front of the small research boat.
Bill Hamilton and Patrick Spchnkouch of Maryland Department of Natural Resources performing water quality tests at the Susquehanna Flats continuous monitoring station. (Photo by Eric Vance/Environmental Protection Agency)

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