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With river flows from rainfall in the watershed at 20% less than the historical average during the spring season, the estuary's summer dead zone is expected to be one of the smallest on record, according to a notice from the Chesapeake Bay program.
Chesapeake Bay dead zone expected to be smaller this summer because of abnormally dry conditions – Daily Press dailypress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailypress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
While unusually dry weather can cause problems for farmers and home gardeners, it brought good news this month for marine life in the Chesapeake Bay. With river flows from rainfall in the watershed at 20% less than the historic average during the spring season, the estuary’s summer dead zone is expected to be one of the smallest on record, according to a notice from the Chesapeake Bay program. .
RICHMOND — Following a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court that narrows environmental protections for wetlands, environmental groups say there will be little…