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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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PFAS chemicals detected in many rivers and streams across Pennsylvania

PFAS chemicals detected in many rivers and streams across Pennsylvania

Water samples from 161 Pennsylvania rivers and streams were tested for 33 different per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and 76% of the studied streams...

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Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US

Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US

At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of the chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or...

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USGS scientists contribute to independent study evaluating why progress in achieving Bay water quality goals is lagging

USGS scientists contribute to independent study evaluating why progress in achieving Bay water quality goals is lagging

Chesapeake Bay Program — Press Release — May 9, 2023

The report by the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee offers...

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USGS contributes to new Bay Program report offering a roadmap for combating rising water temperatures

USGS contributes to new Bay Program report offering a roadmap for combating rising water temperatures

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Jake Solyst — April 5, 2023

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From the fish kills to Conowingo Dam, USGS investigates the Bay watershed’s most complex issues

From the fish kills to Conowingo Dam, USGS investigates the Bay watershed’s most complex issues

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Jake Solyst — March 27, 2023

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Chesapeake Bay sees smaller than average dead zone in 2022

Chesapeake Bay sees smaller than average dead zone in 2022

Chesapeake Bay Program — Press Release — November 16, 2022

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First Study to Track a Wild Bird Known to Have Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

First Study to Track a Wild Bird Known to Have Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

LAUREL, Md. — For the first time, scientists have tracked the movement of a wild bird known to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza in...

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Bay Barometer provides progress on Chesapeake restoration effort

Bay Barometer provides progress on Chesapeake restoration effort

The Chesapeake Bay Program released the Bay Barometer for 2021-2022.

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