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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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Toxics, long-ignored, once again on cleanup radar

Toxics, long-ignored, once again on cleanup radar

Bay Journal — by Timothy B. Wheeler — November 5, 2018

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Annual dead-zone report card for the Chesapeake Bay, U.S.

Annual dead-zone report card for the Chesapeake Bay, U.S.

ScienceDaily — Virginia Institute of Marine Science — October 24, 2018

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Abnormally wet summer will challenge latest gains in Chesapeake’s health

Abnormally wet summer will challenge latest gains in Chesapeake’s health

Bay Journal — by Timothy B. Wheeler — October 4, 2018

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Baltimore approves study of toxic chemicals in Back River in hopes of figuring out how to get rid of them

Baltimore approves study of toxic chemicals in Back River in hopes of figuring out how to get rid of them

The Baltimore Sun — by Scott Dance — October 3, 2018

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It rained much of the month; now it’s water under the bridge

It rained much of the month; now it’s water under the bridge

The Washington Post — by Martin Weil — September 29, 2018

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What this summer's rainfall could mean for the Bay

What this summer's rainfall could mean for the Bay

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Joan Smedinghoff — September 24, 2018

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Florence has moved on, but high waters still may send torrent of pollution to Chesapeake

Florence has moved on, but high waters still may send torrent of pollution to Chesapeake

The Baltimore Sun — by Scott Dance — September 19, 2018

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Keeping an eye on the storm

Keeping an eye on the storm

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Joan Smedinghoff — September 14, 2018

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Researchers present findings on river water quality

Researchers present findings on river water quality

The Northern Virginia Daily — by Max Lee — September 13, 2018

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Impact Of Rainy Summer On Chesapeake Bay Could Be Worse Than Originally Thought

Impact Of Rainy Summer On Chesapeake Bay Could Be Worse Than Originally Thought

CBS Baltimore — September 10, 2018

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August 2018 Hypoxia Report

August 2018 Hypoxia Report

Maryland Department of Natural Resources — September 7, 2018

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Freshwater flows into the Chesapeake Bay hit an August record last month

Freshwater flows into the Chesapeake Bay hit an August record last month

The Baltimore Sun — by Scott Dance — September 7, 2018

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