Health of Eastern Shore rivers remains steady, makes small gains
ShoreRivers releases report cards for Chester, Sassafras, Choptank, Miles and Wye
ShoreRivers releases report cards for Chester, Sassafras, Choptank, Miles and Wye
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Any progress is relieving, but the main issue that isn’t being brought to the table is the allowance for mass farming being done ALONG THE WATERWAYS. This is a huge issue especially for the health of our waterways, considering it’s extremely easy for all the sediment, fertilizer, and pesticides to be directly released into the water. Agriculture is the reason there’s been 20+ years spent just to restore oxygen in the bay and it’s waterways, while several waterways have shriveled up to nothing. The Delmarva peninsulas ecosystem is at danger and it needs saved somehow.
Following the torrential rains that occurred the week of May 13-20, the Miles River and San Domingo creek became a dark brown that I have never before observed. Even though they are still dark brown, I am hoping it is a short-term response to the deluges. What are your thoughts on this?
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