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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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Tracing the “Forever Chemical” in the Chesapeake Bay

Tracing the “Forever Chemical” in the Chesapeake Bay

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Hilary Swartwood — October 27, 2020

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Chesapeake Bay dead zone smaller than in recent years

Chesapeake Bay dead zone smaller than in recent years

Chesapeake Bay Program — Press Release — October 28, 2020

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On Chesapeake cleanup, field studies and computer predictions don't always agree

On Chesapeake cleanup, field studies and computer predictions don't always agree

Bay Journal — By Karl Blankenship — October 15, 2020

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USGS contributes to assessing sediment removal in streams

USGS contributes to assessing sediment removal in streams

A recent article In Science provided an overview of the Big Spring Run restoration project in PA, based on research.

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‘Forever chemicals’ found in Chesapeake region's freshwater fish

‘Forever chemicals’ found in Chesapeake region's freshwater fish

Bay Journal — By Timothy Wheeler — August 25, 2020

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Satellite monitoring may help preserve the Chesapeake Bay by improving farming practices

Satellite monitoring may help preserve the Chesapeake Bay by improving farming practices

PNAS — By Lynne Peeples — August 7, 2020

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PCB cleanup makes uneven progress

PCB cleanup makes uneven progress

Bay Journal — By Timothy Wheeler — August 5, 2020

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USGS Field Crews Document Isaias' Effects Along Atlantic Coast

USGS Field Crews Document Isaias' Effects Along Atlantic Coast

To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during, and after Hurricane Isaias, visit the USGS Hurricane Isaias...

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Invasive water plant poised to overwhelm Potomac watershed

Invasive water plant poised to overwhelm Potomac watershed

Bay Journal — By Jeremy Cox — July 27, 2020

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Heavy rains clobbered water quality, but it wasn’t a total washout

Heavy rains clobbered water quality, but it wasn’t a total washout

Bay Journal — By Karl Blankenship — July 10, 2020

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