Coastal Marshes
(Published April 2002) Coastal marshes or wetlands can be viewed from two perspectives. They can smell bad because of the release of...
Invasive species – "Phragmites"
(Published December 2003) Exotic species are a global problem. Before humankind could easily transport people and goods around the world,...
Dead Zones in Creeks
(Published August 2005) The water in estuaries and near-shore environments is normally saturated with oxygen gas and contains about 7...
Chesapeake Bay is Impaired!
(Published July 2001) It’s true. Since 1999, Chesapeake Bay has been on EPA’s “impaired waters” list. What does this mean? Stated simply,...
Waterfront Property Stewardship II - Nutrification
(Published June 2001) In addition to the cardinal rule of never throwing anything into the water, there are many other actions that...
Waterfront Property Stewardship I - Nutrification
(Published May 2001) Waterfront property owners are blessed with a unique environment in which to live. Along with that blessing comes...
The Truth About Sludge as "Free Fertilizer"
(Published December 2004) Sewage sludge and poultry litter are commonly touted as “free fertilizer.” In fact, all forms of animal waste...
Shoreline Erosion
(Published April 2001) Shoreline erosion is evident, even in the smallest creeks, anywhere in the County where there are steep banks...
