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Tree roots are underminded by wave action and eventually succumb while the shoreline is eroded.
Eroded shoreline with tree snags
Stone rip-rap installed by the property owners in an attempt to prevent shoreline erosion. Hardened edges along the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers reduces natural shoreline habitat that fish and other marine animals depend on for food and shelter.
Hardened shoreline prevents erosion
Looking down the West Fork of Langford Creek towards the Chester River
Chester River
West Fork, Langford Creek looking towards the Chester River
Chester River
Tavern Creek (foreground) and Swan Creek (background) near Rock Hall
Flyover of Tavern Creek
Tavern Creek near Rock Hall
Flyover of Tavern Creek
Back Creek (left) and Main Creek (right) with Pleasure Cove Marina, off the Chesapeake Bay
Pleasure Cove Marina
Illustration of river base with flow deflector or j-hook
River 3D: flow deflector
Illustration of river base with cross vane weir
River 3D: cross vane weir 1
Illustration of river base with cross vane weir
River 3D: cross vane weir 2
Illustration of river base with navigable channel
River 3D: navigable channel
Illustration of river base with navigable channel with levees
River 3D: navigable channel with levees
Illustration of coastal braided river base
River 3D: braided coastal
Illustration of braided river base with mountains
River 3D: braided with mountains
Illustration of lake with incoming streams
Lake with incoming streams
Illustration of river base with braided channel and incoming streams
River 3D: braided with incoming streams
Illustration of river base with foothills and sandy riverbed
River 3D: foothills and sandy riverbed
Illustration of river base with a mountain and lake
River 3D: mountain and lake
Illustration of river base with mountains and plains
River 3D: mountains and plain
Illustration of river base with urban paving and low water level
River 3D: urban paving with low water level
Illustration of river base with urban paving and median water level
River 3D: urban paving with mid water level
Illustration of stream base with braided channel
Stream 3D: braided
Conceptual diagram illustrating the transport of groundwater in relation to the Coastal Bays, including the deposition of nutrients.
Groundwater transport in the Maryland Coastal Bays
Chevron of Canada geese fly overhead.
Canada geese
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