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East Coast She Crab Soup Classic 2016
Restaurants and chefs from around Hampton Roads will gather to compete for the title of “Best She Crab Soup” at the East Coast She Crab Soup Classic April... READ MORE
Harris Creek Oyster Restoration Project Update
Preliminary data shows that so far, oyster restoration efforts in Maryland’s Harris Creek are doing well. Late last fall, scientists gathered data about oyster density on restored oyster... READ MORE
Maryland Watershed Assistance Grants
Community groups and local governments across Maryland have been awarded Watershed Assistance Grants totaling approximately $1.43 million. In total, 15 different counties and Baltimore City were selected to... READ MORE
USGS Estuary Sediment Research
Two recent USGS investigations have measured sedimentation rates along the barely perceptible slope of rivers as they empty into estuaries. The findings could have important implications for the... READ MORE