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24 Sep 2012

USGS Susquehanna River Sediment Report

by CBO staff | posted in: Environmental Issues | 0

According to a new USGS report, the Susquehanna River delivered more phosphorus and sediment to the Bay during 2011 than from than any other year since monitoring began in 1978. Flooding from Tropical Storm Lee made up a large fraction … Continued

13 Aug 2012

Potomac River Blue Catfish Tagging Program

by CBO staff | posted in: Recreational Fishing | 0

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is asking anglers to help researchers learn more about blue catfish movement in the Potomac River. Beginning in 2012, blue catfish will be tagged with two tags—one white, one yellow. Anglers that catch a … Continued