Chesapeake Bay Clean Up - Radio Smart Talk, Tuesday, April 21

Written by Craig Cohen

According to its annual report, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation says the nation's largest estuary is still in danger and gave the bay a "D" grade. The report says the bay continues to be harmed by high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus that come from sewage plant discharges, lawn and farm fertilizers and animal waste. After 20 years, is there hope?

Guests:

Matthew Ehrhart, Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Pennsylvania Office, and

Hedrick Smith, Producer, Frontline: Poisoned Waters. Watch Poisoned Waters Tuesday at 9 PM on WITF-TV:

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