Issues Facing Maryland's Eastern Shore

Krista Schlyer/iLCP

Runoff Pollution

Learn why runoff pollution is one of the most harmful sources of pollution and what we can do to help the Chesapeake Bay, home to more than 3,600 plants and animals.
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Phosphorus Management

Maryland needs a science-based method to identify areas most at risk for phosphorus pollution.
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Carrie B. Grisham

Blue Crabs

The blue crab is one of the more resilient of Chesapeake species, but its fate depends on many factors.
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NRCS

Agriculture

What role do farms and agricultural production play in the health of our waters?
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Justin Black/iLCP

Forest Loss

To save the Bay, forests need to flourish throughout the watershed.
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Garth Lenz/iLCP

Land Use

When the watershed's land suffers from pollution and poor management, so too does the water.
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City of Easton

Sewage & Septic Systems

Upgrading wastewater treatment is critical to cleaning up the Bay and its rivers and streams.
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