
The Conowingo Dam in northern Maryland is about five miles from the Pennsylvania border and 10 miles from the Chesapeake Bay on the Susquehanna River. . (Photo: JESSICA WILDE/CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE)
Scientists say the Conowingo Dam is no longer holding back pollution in the Susquehanna River from entering the Chesapeake Bay.
Hogan told the newspaper he will seek a contractor next month to deal with the sediment and dissolved phosphorous and nitrogen pollution that erodes the health of the nation’s largest estuary.
The governor also says he’ll convene a summit to discuss the issue.
The Sun reports that a dozen companies responded to Hogan’s call for innovative ideas to save money on the project.