Gardens that filter rainwater to reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay will be planted in Prince George’s County, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday.
Chesapeake Murky and Debris-Strewn after Recent Downpours
The relentless rain caused by Tropical Storm Lee swelled the Susquehanna River and other Chesapeake Bay tributaries to historic levels, and officials are concerned that the resulting influx of nutrients and sediments could harm aquatic life.
Sewage Spill after Hurricane Irene Limits Shellfish Harvesting in Part of Chesapeake
Most of Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay will reopen to shellfish harvesting Sunday after a weeklong closure.