Category Archives: water quality

Despite some concerns, Deep Creek Lake relatively healthy

Posted on November 18, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Elaine BlaisdellThe Cumberland Times-News Wed Nov 16, 2011, 11:30 PM EST OAKLAND — Despite some issues, three years of data show Deep Creek Lake is healthy, John Griffin, secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday. “(The lake … Continue reading →

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Study: fee boost could keep Md. trout river clean

Posted on December 8, 2010 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

OAKLAND, Md. (AP) – A study concludes that anglers and boaters are willing to pay more to keep the North Branch of the Potomac River running clean. The $40,000 study by Downstream Strategies of Morgantown, W.Va., was delivered Friday to … Continue reading →

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ISSUES 23 ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

Posted on October 9, 2010 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

States News ServiceStates News ServiceOctober 7, 2010The following information was released by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE): The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced 23 recent major enforcement actions seeking penalties totaling more than $460,000 for alleged … Continue reading →

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Deep Creek Lake residents complain of overgrown algae

Posted on September 21, 2010 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

DEEP CREEK LAKE, Md. – After complaints from several Deep Creek Lake residents about algae blooms and overgrowth, state environmental regulators have investigated and found that the problems are not caused by excessive nutrients in the watershed. Some residents believed … Continue reading →

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Deep Creek tributaries free of water quality issues, MDE says

Posted on September 20, 2010 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Citizens group questions sample location, sizeMegan MillerCumberland Times-News Sun Sep 19, 2010, 08:02 AM EDT — DEEP CREEK LAKE — While Deep Creek Lake might have water quality issues with nutrients levels in some of its coves, those problems don’t … Continue reading →

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