Summary
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 h...
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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Housing overhaul due at APG
Sun ReporterLike many Army posts around the country, Aberdeen Proving Ground is getting out of the housing business and turning over demolition, renovation, construction and maintenance to a private contractor. Picerne Military Housing, a Rhode Island-based...Tags: Fort Meade, Armed Forces, Defense, Homes, Aberdeen Proving Ground
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Two escape boat explosion on the bay
A 30-foot powerboat with two Virginia residents aboard exploded and sank in the Chesapeake Bay near Edgewater about 3:10 p.m. yesterday, authorities said. The pair were able to swim away from the burning boat and were pulled from the water by nearby...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Edgewater, Maritime Accidents
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The Comeback Fish
Courant Staff WriterOn a late spring evening with the sun setting, the mouth of the Connecticut River was sprinkled with powerboats and kayaks from Old Saybrook to Old Lyme, most everybody fishing. They were after striped bass — big ones. Herring and alewives were...Tags: Biology, Long Island Sound, Aquaculture, Population, Connecticut River
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Small distilleries are bubbling up in Virginia
The Virginian-PilotOn a recent evening, in a small but immaculate Virginia Beach warehouse, Chris Richeson stood in front of an erector-set-looking thing attached to an enormous, stainless steel vat. As the vat's motor emitted a rhythmic drone, Richeson fixed his eyes...Tags: Old Dominion University, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Distilling and Brewing Industry, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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Body found near Kent Island after separate rescue nearby
The Associated PressMaryland Natural Resources Police say they have recovered a body in the Chesapeake Bay, north of Kent Island. Sgt. Kenneth Turner said the body was first spotted shortly before 9:30 a.m. today by a passing boater, between Love Point and Rock Hall....Tags: Queen Anne's County
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Body found, recovered in Chesapeake Bay
Maryland Natural Resources Police recovered a body in the Chesapeake Bay near Kent Island yesterday, less than two miles away from where a boat capsized and left two men stranded briefly in the water. The incidents are not related, said Sgt. Ken Turner,...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Natural Resources, Energy Resources, Maritime Accidents
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Couple's business a boon for Chesapeake Bay restoration
247-7870Dave and Paula Jasinski of Gloucester Point have made it their business to give back to the Chesapeake Bay in any way possible. Last year, the couple started Be The Bay, an enterprise that sells bay-related products wholesale to stores in Virginia and...Tags: Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia), Gloucester Point, James City County
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Pipe dreams
Near the Interstate 95 on-ramp just beneath the intersection of Bush and Russell streets in Baltimore, the outfall of Pipe 263 inspires little optimism. Trash bobs in sickly green water. Plastic bags hang from drooping trees on the riverbank. Here,...Tags: Water Pollution, Ecosystems, Environmental Pollution, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Aquaculture
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Activities
Activities Events 32nd Street Farmers' Market Open year-round, 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays at 32nd Street in Waverly. Shoppers will find fresh produce, plants, breads, ethnic foods and more. Go to 32ndstreetmarket.org. Antique & Collectible Market The...Tags: Sports Legends at Camden Yards, Toys, Eubie Blake, Pets and Pet Supplies, National Aquarium Baltimore
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Community Notes
School supplies, backpacks needed The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, in conjunction with many nonprofits and the Howard County Public School System, is again supporting the annual "Prepare for Success" backpack and school-supply drive....Tags: Water Pollution, Gaming and Lotteries, Auction Service, Environmental Pollution, Clubs and Associations
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