Tagged Stories: "rivers and streams"
Bernie 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 storyLetter from Leadership: Report cards measure restoration progress
May 31, 2013A number of organizations use letter grades to track the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers.
Read storyBass sanctuaries protect popular sport fish
May 20, 2013Scientists are learning more about largemouth bass to ensure the sustainability of the fishery.
Read storyRestoration of urban stream has big impact on D.C. economy
May 6, 2013A new analysis of an Anacostia River tributary documents the local value of restoring urban streams.
Read storyHalf of nation’s rivers and streams are in poor health
April 10, 2013Waters across the United States are impaired by nutrient pollution and people's impact on the land.
Read storyCabin Branch restoration will heal damage from area development
February 28, 2013Stormwater runoff is a source of pollution for the Maryland waterway.
Read storyStream cleanup at Pope Branch shows restoration progress being made
February 13, 2013Trash is becoming less of a problem for the District of Columbia waterway.
Read storyPollution trends reflect lag time between restoration efforts, water quality improvement
January 18, 2013A USGS report tracks nutrients and sediment in nine tributaries.
Read storyTributary Tuesday: Tuckahoe Creek (Caroline County, Md.)
December 11, 2012As Tuckahoe Creek narrows, tree branches form a canopy over paddlers.
Read storyWatershed Wednesday: Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (Lewisburg, Pa.)
November 21, 2012Restoring the environment and economies of Pennsylvania towns.
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