BAY POLLUTANTS

Bay Pollutants
Look here to find information about nutrient, sediment, air, and toxics pollution.

Data Base of the Occurrence and Distribution of Pesticides in Chesapeake Bay
This data base maps the distribution and concentration of 12 different pesticides throughout the Bay.

Chesapeake Bay: Measuring Pollution Reduction
Pollution, reduction measurement techniques, and results of evaluations are covered on this USGS site.

Pollution: 2002 Chesapeake Bay Health Index
This CBF site gives scores to Bay indices of toxics, water clarity, phosphorus, nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, and more.

Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse
The Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (PPIC) is a free, nonregulatory service of the U.S. EPA dedicated to reducing or eliminating industrial pollutants through technology transfer, education, and public awareness.

Nutrients in the Chesapeake Bay
Basic information about nutrient pollution in the Bay is covered on this page.

Stormwater Management and the Chesapeake Bay
Learn about stormwater issues and management in the Bay watershed.