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The 200-mile-long Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary -- a body of water where fresh water rivers and ocean water meet -- in the United States. Estuaries are very fertile ecosystems that provide homes for countless species of plants and animals, but they can also be some of the most fragile environments as evidenced by the Chesapeake Bay's history. Environmental concerns about the Chesapeake Bay's health heightened in the mid-20th century when people began to notice oyster populations were dying off and the water quality began to decline because of pollution. Watershed groups formed in the 1970s after Congressional action helped to alleviate the problems, but maintaining and improving the...
The 200-mile-long Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary -- a body of water where fresh water rivers and ocean water meet -- in the United States. Estuaries are very fertile ecosystems that provide homes for countless species of plants and animals, but they can also be some of the most fragile environments as evidenced by the Chesapeake Bay's history. Environmental concerns about the Chesapeake Bay's health heightened in the mid-20th century when people began to notice oyster populations were dying off and the water quality began to decline because of pollution. Watershed groups formed in the 1970s after Congressional action helped to alleviate the problems, but maintaining and improving the Bay's overall health is still a struggle for environmentalists today. The Chesapeake Bay watershed includes parts of six states (Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) and all of the District of Columbia. This vast watershed means agencies and environmental groups in several states must collaborate on Bay issues.
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Fantasy, reality and fish
Before the season began, did you ever think you would be leading the team in touchdowns? No. That was all the way in the back of my mind, but it's a blessing. I'm just trying to contribute as a good tailback. Whatever I can do to help the team. How does...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Super Bowl
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Va. slave quarters, parks receive landmark status
The site of stone slave quarters, a rare surviving example of the state's slave-holding past, was among 13 entries Tuesday to the Virginia Landmarks Register. The other additions include three parks created during a Depression-era program, a village...Tags: Glenview, Southampton County, Cumberland County, Slavery, Sussex County (Virginia)
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Backyard cleanup
For those who monitor the health of the Chesapeake Bay, here's the latest discouraging water quality indicator: 340.
That's the paltry number of eligible Maryland homeowners who have chosen to upgrade their septic systems with nitrogen-removal technology...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Wildlife, Water Pollution, Energy Saving, Water
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Virginia city battling 'coastal kudzu'
Norfolk officials have launched an assault on an invasive plant spreading across dunes fronting the Chesapeake Bay. Beach vitex, also known as coastal kudzu, has ravaged sand dunes in North Carolina and South Carolina for two decades. It has shown up on...Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
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Pollution real threat to crab population
The Baltimore Sun's editorial "A disaster on 10 legs" (Sept. 25) correctly describes the state of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab as a disaster and correctly attributes the crabs' decline to water pollution and loss of habitat. However, the editorial...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Pollution, Disasters, Water Pollution
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Hawks win first UCBAC golf title
Special to The Baltimore SunNorth Harford ruled last week's District VII/Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference golf tournament. Ryan Triller shot a 1-under-par 71 to win Monday's competition at the Geneva Farms course. Triller was one of four Hawks to finish in the top 10 and...Tags: Volleyball
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Port administration seeks to lease Seagirt terminal
The Maryland Port Administration has taken the first step toward leasing the Seagirt Marine Terminal to a private company that would spend more than $100 million to expand the terminal and then run it. The agency has agreed to hire a Florida-based...Tags: Transportation, Business Enterprises, Waterway and Maritime Transportation, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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Plan could reopen tributaries for yellow perch fishing
Chesapeake Bay tributaries in the Baltimore area closed 20 years ago to protect the dwindling yellow perch population might soon be opened to recreational anglers under a blueprint being prepared by state natural resources officials. The proposal, more...Tags: Aquaculture, Rivers, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Bodies of Water, Natural Resource Industry
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Cricchio's field goals lift Gilman over Calvert Hall
From Sun staff reportsGilman's Mimmo Cricchio kicked a fourth-quarter field goal to tie the score and another in overtime to lead the No.8 Greyhounds past host Calvert Hall, 13-10, in Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association AConference football yesterday. The...Tags: Chicago Bulls, Jeff Chase, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Eagles, Florida Gators
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Anne Arundel Datebook
TODAY Craft festival The Anne Arundel County Fair will hold a Fall Craft Festival from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1450 Generals Highway, Route 178. Handmade crafts and some party plan businesses will be featured. 410-923-3400. Fall festival Hancock's...Tags: Brooklyn Park, Poetry, People, Virginia Tech, Adults
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McCain's stewardship ethic would guide decision-making to safeguard Chesapeake
To appreciate the impact of a McCain administration on the health of the Chesapeake Bay, one needs to understand the strong stewardship ethic that guides Sen. John McCain's policy decisions. Mr. McCain cites three strong influences that shape his...Tags: Aquaculture, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Everglades, Environmental Politics, Theodore Roosevelt
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Obama would dedicate resources to help restore the bay and other national treasures
For those of us in the Mid-Atlantic region who value clean rivers and streams and want to preserve our quality of life, the decision to vote for Sen. Barack Obama is an easy one. Mr. Obama's platform recognizes the unique nature of the Chesapeake...Tags: Barack Obama, Rivers, Bodies of Water, Agriculture, Forests
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