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Video Blog- StormwaterPA Video Highlights Value Of Streamside Forests

Studies by internationally acclaimed Stroud Water Research Center have shown healthy forests bordering streams not only prevent numerous pollutants from reaching the water, but also multiply the stream’s natural ability to cleanse itself of pollutants that do make their way into the water. 
            On a small farm that is typical of many in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, scientists have demonstrated that a treatment train approach that applies a series of best management practices in with a forested buffer is very effective in protecting the water quality in a small stream. 
            Click here to watch this StormwaterPA video to understand the lessons learned that have broad implications for the future of the Chesapeake Bay.


3/1/2010

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