Tagged Stories: "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)"
East Coast to experience more ‘nuisance floods’ as sea levels rise
August 4, 2014In coastal cities, even high tides are closing roads and overwhelming storm drains.
Read storyScientists predict above-average dead zone for Chesapeake Bay
June 24, 2014Spring nutrient loads from the Potomac and Susquehanna rivers will impact summer water quality.
Read storyOyster aquaculture could combat Potomac River pollution
April 17, 2014Shellfish raised on the river bottom would remove excess nutrients from the water.
Read storyFossilized oyster shells from Gulf Coast will restore reefs in Maryland waters
December 17, 2013The state has partnered with CSX to transport shell to Baltimore.
Read storyOnline tool will help restoration partners rebuild oyster reefs
June 25, 2013But a new report indicates oyster restoration could be more effective under stronger harvest limits.
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.
Read storyFavorable winds, timing curbed Sandy’s impact on Chesapeake Bay
November 1, 2012Preliminary data show the superstorm has done less damage than Hurricanes Isabel, Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
Read storyUpdated: Sandy brings rain, flooding to Chesapeake Bay
November 1, 2012From spilled sewage to shellfish bans, we are tracking the weather's effects on the watershed.
Read storyMaryland partners plant more than 600 million oysters in the Chesapeake Bay
October 10, 2012This marks the largest restoration effort the watershed has ever seen.
Read storyChesapeake Bay health receives D+ on 2011 report card
April 17, 2012Unusual weather, including a wet spring, a hot summer and two tropical storms, caused the Bay’s health to decline.
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