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The Star Democrat (Sun 22 Apr, 2012)
Kemp honored with Award for Excellence
Staff quoted: Michael Kemp, Don Boesch, Mike Roman
CAMBRIDGE In recognition of outstanding research in the fields of ecology, marine science and environmental science, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Dr. Michael Kemp has been awarded the University System of Maryland's highest honor the Regents' Faculty Award for Excellence.
The Star Democrat (Wed 22 Feb, 2012)
Horn Point lecture schedule released
Staff quoted: Linda Starling, Evamaria Koch, Jeff Cornwell, Cindy Palinkas, Vic Kennedy, Victoria Coles, Margaret Sexton, Michael Kemp
CAMBRIDGE The Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge once again will offer free, weekly talks designed to make the science of the Chesapeake Bay as accessible as its beauty.
Tidewater Times (Tue 24 Jan, 2012)
Horn Point Laboratory Presents "Chesapeake Bay 101" science program for local residents
Staff quoted: Linda Starling, Evamaria Koch, Jeff Cornwell, Cindy Palinkas, Vic Kennedy, Victoria Coles, Margaret Sexton, Michael Kemp
Cambridge, Md. (January 24, 2012) – The Chesapeake Bay and its rivers are the lifeblood of the Eastern Shore, defining the region like no other water body in the world. While many easily recognize the natural beauty Bay country offers, the Horn Point Laboratory is launching a new community program designed to make the science of the Chesapeake Bay as accessible as its beauty.
Southern Maryland News (Wed 14 Dec, 2011)
Dead zones decline in bay - Study says cleanup efforts appear to work
Staff quoted: Don Boesch, Michael Kemp
Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts appear to be working, according to a study released recently analyzing 60 years of water quality data.
Underwater Times (Fri 18 Nov, 2011)
Decline In Dead Zones: Efforts To Heal Chesapeake Bay Are Working; Fertilizers, Animal Waste, Pollution Reduced
Staff quoted: Don Boesch, Michael Kemp
BALTIMORE, Maryland -- Efforts to reduce the flow of fertilizers, animal waste and other pollutants into the Chesapeake Bay appear to be giving a boost to the bay's health, a new study that analyzed 60 years of water quality data has concluded. The study, published in the November 2011 issue of Estuaries and Coasts, was conducted by researchers from The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
WBOC (Tue 15 Nov, 2011)
Study: Chesapeake Bay Health Improving
Staff quoted: Michael Kemp
A new study finds the health of the Chesapeake Bay is improving. That's because the mid-to late summer "oxygen-starved areas" of the bay are decreasing. These so called "dead zones" form when pollutants and runoff deprive areas of oxygen, often times affecting marine life in that area.
The News Journal (Mon 14 Nov, 2011)
Chesapeake Bay study offers hope for controlling nutrient pollution
Staff quoted: Michael Kemp
Efforts to reduce nutrient pollution flows to Chesapeake Bay appear to be working, because data show the size of oxygen-starved "dead zones" in the bay has been declining.
The Asbury Park (NJ) Press (Sun 13 Nov, 2011)
Chesapeake Bay study offers hope for controlling nutrient pollution
Staff quoted: Michael Kemp
Efforts to reduce nutrient pollution flows to Chesapeake Bay appear to be working, because data show the size of oxygen-starved "dead zones" in the bay has been declining -- offering hope that a similar effort could pay off for Barnegat Bay.
Futurity (Wed 9 Nov, 2011)
Chesapeake dead zones return to life
Staff quoted: Don Boesch, Michael Kemp
JOHNS HOPKINS AND U. MARYLAND (US) — Reducing the flow of fertilizers, animal waste, and other pollutants into the Chesapeake Bay is shrinking oxygen-depleted "dead zones" in America's largest estuary, a new study finds.
The JHU Gazette (Mon 7 Nov, 2011)
Study shows efforts to heal the Chesapeake Bay are working
Staff quoted: Don Boesch, Michael Kemp
Efforts to reduce the flow of fertilizers, animal waste and other pollutants into the Chesapeake Bay appear to be giving a boost to the bay's health, a new study that analyzed 60 years of water-quality data has concluded. The study, published in the November issue of Estuaries and Coasts, was conducted by researchers from The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.