Baltimore's Urban Streams

The video discusses the environmental challenges facing Chesapeake Bay due to nitrate pollution from urban sources. It highlights research led by hydrologist Claire Welty, focusing on how urban streams contribute to this issue. The study examines natural nitrate processing in streams and the impact of urbanization on these processes. The role of the hyporheic zone in nitrate removal is emphasized, along with the importance of understanding urban water systems for improving water quality and sustainability.

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