Storms could affect bay grass, fish: Large amount of fresh water, sediment flowing in from rivers, runoff. From: Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) | Date: June 30, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 The Baltimore Sun. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Candus Thomson

Jun. 30--Scientists, watermen and recreational users of the Chesapeake Bay are monitoring the now-brown water coursing down the Susquehanna River, hoping that history doesn't repeat itself. Since Tropical Storm Agnes dumped millions of tons of sediment and pollution into the bay in June 1972, devastating bay grasses and aquatic life, flood- waters in 1996, 2003 and 2004 also have made their mark. But while this week's deluge will not come close to ...

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