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A wood frog visits a vernal pool in Chesapeake Beach, Md., on March 10, 2019. Vernal pools are seasonal wetlands that attract a range of amphibians, which use the fish-free environment to spawn and reproduce. Amphibians that breed early in the year, like the wood frog are particularly vulnerable to contamination from road salts.

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A wood frog sticks it head above the surface of the water. It can be identified by the characteristic black marking on its face that resembles a robber’s mask and white upper lip. The frog is surrounded by water.

Endocrine disruption in bass directly linked to how humans change the landscape

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Seven small changes to help you protect the Bay throughout winter

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A new report reviews emerging and existing contaminants of concern for waterways and fisheries

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Man-made contaminants continue to pollute the Bay and its tributaries

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Transplanted mussels suggest more reintroduction efforts are possible in the Anacostia

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The amount of Pennsylvania-caught sport fish you are advised to consume in a given week

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Plastic containers and other trash that gets washed into the Bay doesn’t actually disappear

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PCBs and mercury are among the most widespread toxins in our waterways, according to a new report.

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Established outreach seems no match for anglers’ perceptions or community needs.