Tagged Stories: "Patuxent River"
Many regions, one Chesapeake
June 8, 2018The diverse landscapes of the watershed all flow together into the Bay
Read story'Sneaker index' of 41.5 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In
June 12, 2017Annual event measures clarity of Patuxent River
Read story‘Sneaker index’ of 31 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In
June 13, 2016High winds affected visibility of river bottom at annual event
Read storyBernie Fowler measures a sneaker index of 44.5 inches at annual wade-in
June 16, 2015Event marks deepest 'sneaker index' measurement in nearly two decades
Read storyFinding the Chesapeake’s dead zone
August 6, 2014Researchers on board the Rachel Carson search for the low-oxygen water that troubles marine life.
Read storyMaryland Department of Natural Resources links watermen with chefs
July 22, 2014By connecting chefs with seafood, the state agency emphasizes the importance of buying local.
Read storyNew wastewater treatment technologies create clean water in Chesapeake Bay
April 2, 2014Scientists link a Clean Water Act permit program to healthier rivers and streams.
Read storyPatent tonging for oysters on the Patuxent River
January 16, 2014Simon Dean and his crew catch bushels of the native shellfish on board the Roughwater.
Read storyBernie Fowler measures a sneaker index of 34 inches at annual wade-in
June 12, 2013Each year, the former state senator wades into the Patuxent River to bring attention to Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Read storyUniversity of Maryland receives federal grant to curb stormwater runoff into Chesapeake Bay
September 25, 2012Social marketing will boost engagement in two watershed communities.
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