Sewage spills flood Maryland and Northern Virginia
A Washington Post analysis shows millions of gallons of sewage spilling into rivers from aging pipes across the region. In 1998 to 2000, 1442 spills dumped about 345 million gallons. Northern Virginia logged 442 spills totaling over 241 million gallons through May. Maryland reports at least 2.34 spills since 1996, nearing 418 million gallons. Officials warn of a looming water and wastewater crisis as infrastructure ages and urban growth strains systems.
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Virginna Department of Environmental Quality
Endangered plant returns to Assateague after decades
On Assateague Island Shanna Ramses spotted a tiny seabeach amaranth, a plant vanished from the mid Atlantic after 1972. Park Service ecologists launched a three year 150000 effort to reestablish the species using seeds from survivors, greenhouse germination, and test plots on the 37 mile island.
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Shanna Ramses
Barner Island
Assateague
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Ms. Ramsey
U.S. Park Service
Accateague Island National Seashore
Ramsey
Park Service
North Carolina
Amaranth Reappears On Assateague As Park Works Preserve Habitat
Delaware scientists report sea beach amaranth returning to Assateague and other beaches after decades absent. Seeds can survive long periods, and reestablishment efforts on barrier islands reflect Park Service shifts toward preserving natural habitats amid erosion and saltwater overwash. The plant’s comeback serves as a bellwether for habitat maintenance goals.
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Barrier Island
Delaware Bay dredging faces environmental and commerce clash
Delaware DNREC weighs Army Corps plan to deepen the Delaware Bay main shipping channel from 40 to 45 feet to allow larger vessels and lower transport costs. Critics warn of harm to marine life and pollution. 22 environmental groups and New Jersey lawmakers oppose. Proponents say deeper channels boost Delaware Valley commerce while permits and state approvals are pending.
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Clean Water Action
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Delaware Valley
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Pilots Association of the
Bay
River Delaware
Philadelphia
DNREC
Uth Ann Minner
U.S
Mike Castle
R-Del
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