EPA reports Chesapeake Bay cleanup progress, Pennsylvania's fertilizer runoff control crucial, bay receives a C+ grade.
The EPA reports that the Chesapeake Bay cleanup is progressing, albeit behind schedule, with Pennsylvania's enhanced efforts to curb runoff from fertilizers playing a crucial role. Regional administrator Adam Ortiz highlighted Pennsylvania's investments in small farms and wastewater treatment. The bay achieved its highest score in two decades, receiving a C+ grade in a recent report, indicating that cleanup initiatives are gaining momentum.
September 25, 2024
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