Tagged Stories: "University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES)"

Researchers on board the Rachel Carson search for the low-oxygen water that troubles marine life.

Spring nutrient loads from the Potomac and Susquehanna rivers will impact summer water quality.

Scientists link on-farm best management practices with improvements in water quality.

Scientists give the estuary a “C” grade.

Scientists link a Clean Water Act permit program to healthier rivers and streams.

Case studies show best management practices have lowered pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.

Cutting power plant emissions has lowered nitrogen pollution in some forested watersheds.

Up from a D+ in 2011, the 2012 Bay Health Index is 47 percent.

But a new report indicates oyster restoration could be more effective under stronger harvest limits.

Low spring nutrient loads should lead to improved water quality this summer.