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Fecal Indicator Bacteria Management Report

Published on April 15, 2026
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Fecal Indicator Bacteria Management: Reviewing the Latest Science on Bacteria Control for Watershed Managers (September 2018), developed by the Chesapeake Stormwater Network, synthesizes current research on sources, tracking methods, and control strategies for bacteria in urban watersheds. It helps watershed managers understand the limitations of BMPs and modeling approaches while emphasizing source tracking and field investigations as key strategies for addressing bacteria impairments.

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