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Tagged Chesapeake Bay clear ✕

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Date	Type	Title	Pages
—	Document	Environmental Tip #41 AI This is Environmental Tip #41 explaining that mulching is an effective way to reduce stormwater runoff in yards because mulch is porous and lets rainwater seep into the ground. mulching stormwater runoff erosion control soil stabilization infiltration yard maintenance	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #45 AI This short tip explains that untreated stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces (roads, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and rooftops) is channeled into local streams, creeks, rivers, and the… stormwater runoff impervious surfaces flooding erosion pollutants water quality	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #55 AI Environmental Tip #55 explains that grass channels (swales) reduce stormwater runoff and do a better job of encouraging infiltration and removing pollutants than traditional curb-and-gutter systems. grass channels swales stormwater management runoff homeowner maintenance Eastern Shore	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #38 AI Notice that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service is offering free native tree and shrub seedlings to homeowners with a stream or other waterway on or adjacent to property of 5… streamside buffer native seedlings MD DNR Forest Service homeowners program Corsica River Chesapeake Bay	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #28 AI Environmental Tip #28 outlines practical steps residents can take to reduce stormwater runoff on their property: limit impervious surfaces, use permeable paving (wood decks, bricks, concrete lattice)… stormwater runoff permeable paving buffer strips vegetation management trees and shrubs Corsica River	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #58 AI This tip explains that autumn leaves washed into storm drains and ditches release nutrients that can fuel harmful algae growth in local waterways, affecting the Corsica River and the Chesapeake Bay. leaves stormwater algae Corsica River Chesapeake Bay composting	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #32 AI Environmental Tip #32 lists concrete lawn-care practices to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and toxic runoff into the Corsica River and Chesapeake Bay. Corsica River Chesapeake Bay lawn care fertilizer runoff pesticides thatch	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #56 AI Notice that Corsica Watershed Awareness Day will be held Saturday, September 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bloomfield Farm on Rt. 213 in Centreville. Corsica Watershed Awareness Day Bloomfield Farm environmental education Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass native tree giveaway Queen Anne’s Office of Tourism	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #39 AI This is Environmental Tip #39 from the Town of Centreville encouraging residents to conserve water to reduce demand on the town wastewater treatment plant and protect the Corsica River and Chesapeake Bay. water conservation wastewater treatment plant Corsica River Chesapeake Bay leak repair water-efficient fixtures	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #57 AI Environmental Tip #57 explains that “living” shorelines use materials like native plants, stone, and sand to naturally control shoreline erosion and create habitat for fish, turtles, shorebirds, and other aquatic life. living shorelines erosion native plants water quality habitat Corsica River	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #54 AI This short advisory (Environmental Tip #54) promotes grass‑cycling: mow at a higher setting and leave grass clippings on the lawn to reduce yard waste, save money, and improve lawn health (crowds out… grass-cycling mowing height composting lawn care water conservation fertilizer reduction	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #33 AI Environmental Tip #33 explains that fecal coliform from one large dog can contain about 7.8 billion bacteria and that pet waste is a significant source of water pollution when carried by rain or snow runoff into storm drains. pet waste fecal coliform storm drains stormwater runoff Corsica River Chesapeake Bay	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #37 AI Environmental Tip #37 from the Town of Centreville’s Corsica River Watershed Project outlines stormwater management practices residents can use to reduce polluted runoff. stormwater management rain gardens rain barrels native plants permeable surfaces conservation landscaping	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #43 AI This short tip (Environmental Tip #43) encourages residents to install a rain barrel to collect roof runoff, save water, and reduce stormwater entering storm drains, the Corsica River, and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. rain barrel stormwater runoff Corsica River Chesapeake Bay water conservation DIY instructions	1
—	Document	Environmental Tip #52 AI Environmental Tip #52 notes that conserving water also saves energy and reduces carbon pollution, and emphasizes that fixing small household leaks can make a big difference. water conservation household leaks toilet flappers dripping faucets water waste statistics energy and carbon reduction	1