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USGS shares science results from selected publications through press releases written by the USGS and in cooperation with the Chesapeake Bay Program. USGS results are also highlighted in the articles written by the Bay Journal staff and other media outlets. A USGS Chesapeake quarterly newsletter also provides news and reports.

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The Pocomoke: Exploring the Twisting Beauty of this Eastern Shore River

The Pocomoke: Exploring the Twisting Beauty of this Eastern Shore River

Chesapeake Bay Magazine — by John Page Williams — April 30, 2020

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Advocates press for more federal funding to help reach Bay goals

Advocates press for more federal funding to help reach Bay goals

Bay Journal — by Karl Blankenship — April 13, 2020

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This year’s Bay Barometer sets a different type of foundation for Bay restoration

This year’s Bay Barometer sets a different type of foundation for Bay restoration

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Rachel Felver — March 25, 2020

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Smallmouth woes range from contaminants to more stress at spawning sites

Smallmouth woes range from contaminants to more stress at spawning sites

Bay Journal — by Ad Crable — January 29, 2020

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Keeping microplastics out of the Bay

Keeping microplastics out of the Bay

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Morgan Corey — January 23, 2020

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Freshwater flows to Bay highest in 82 years of monitoring

Freshwater flows to Bay highest in 82 years of monitoring

Bay Journal — by Karl Blankenship — December 02, 2019

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Bay health impacted by record flows

Bay health impacted by record flows

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Dylan Reynolds — November 26, 2019

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The Chesapeake Bay gets some good news

The Chesapeake Bay gets some good news

EARTH Magazine — by Mary Caperton Morton — November 4, 2019

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Research examines the health of yellow perch as an indicator of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, urbanization, and even changing weather patterns

Research examines the health of yellow perch as an indicator of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, urbanization, and even changing weather patterns

University of Maryland College of Agriculture & Natural Resources — by Samantha Watters — October 24, 2019

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Executive Review: 2019 Mid-Atlantic Smallmouth Bass Health Assessment

Executive Review: 2019 Mid-Atlantic Smallmouth Bass Health Assessment

Potomac Riverkeeper Network — October 14, 2019

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September Hypoxia Report

September Hypoxia Report

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — October 3, 2019

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A drought is rapidly developing across Maryland, stressing farmers at harvest time

A drought is rapidly developing across Maryland, stressing farmers at harvest time

Baltimore Sun — by Scott Dance — September 27, 2019

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