Sunday, September 12, 2021, noon till 4 pm – Corsica River Sailing Center at Ship Point – 589 Conquest Road, Centreville – Free Family Event with Fun for All – Activities for kids and adults include pony rides, kayaking, … Continued
In a recent study funded by the National Science Foundation, researchers were able to isolate human doses of pharmaceuticals in the wastewater stream attributed to leaky pipes alone and estimate annual loads of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. The data … Continued
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released the sixth assessment of its Working Group I. The report addresses the most up-to-date physical understanding of the climate system and climate change, bringing together the latest advances in climate … Continued
Underwater grasses, or SAVs, have been in the news lately as the annual observations of their spread and health has recently been released. The results show the third consecutive year of overall decline. (See https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2021/07/28/lingering-impacts-from-extreme-weather-events-affect-chesapeake-bay-underwater-grasses-in-2020/) However, several areas actually saw an … Continued
The Chesapeake Bay Program has issued its annual report on Bay health. The map continues to show poor water quality throughout the Bay and its rivers. Nitrogen levels improved while phosphorus increased and clarity declined. The Program analyzes scientific and … Continued
