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    • Chesapeake Bay Nontidal Network 1985-2023: Monthly loads

    Metadata Updated: September 14, 2025

    Nitrogen, phosphorus, and suspended-sediment loads, and changes in loads, in major rivers across the Chesapeake Bay watershed were calculated using monitoring data from the Chesapeake Bay Nontidal Network (NTN) stations for the period 1985 through 2023. Nutrient and suspended-sediment loads and changes in loads were determined by applying a weighted regression approach called WRTDS (Weighted Regression on Time, Discharge, and Season). Load results represent the total mass of nitrogen, phosphorus, and suspended sediment that was exported from each of the NTN watersheds by month. The file containing monthly actual and flow-normalized loads for all applicable NTN monitoring stations is provided in the "Attached Files" section.

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    Public: This dataset is intended for public access and use. License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Metadata Created Date September 14, 2025
    Metadata Updated Date September 14, 2025

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    Harvested from DOI USGS DCAT-US

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    Metadata Created Date September 14, 2025
    Metadata Updated Date September 14, 2025
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    Data Last Modified 2025-03-13T00:00:00Z
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