Money Point in Chesapeake, Va.
Marsh periwinkles cling to saltmarsh cordgrass at Money Point in Chesapeake, Va., on Oct. 25, 2015. Money Point was formerly one of the most contaminated stretches of the Elizabeth River, serving as home to several large wood treatment plants that used a black tar called creosote. But dredging that began in 2009 removed over 80,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment from creosote "hot spots" at Money Point, and surveys have found reduced incidence of cancer in fish caught at Money Point, as well as an increase in the number of species. The restoration of Money Point is being led by Elizabeth River Project with support from the Environmental Protection Agency, the city of Chesapeake, and several corporate partners such as Kinder Morgan, which conserves a 16-acre wetland at the site. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
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A photo credit mentioning the Chesapeake Bay Program is mandatory. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way or used in any way that suggests approval or endorsement of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Requestors should also respect the publicity rights of individuals photographed, and seek their consent if necessary.
Money Point in Chesapeake, Va.
Marsh periwinkles cling to saltmarsh cordgrass at Money Point in Chesapeake, Va., on Oct. 25, 2015. Money Point was formerly one of the most contaminated stretches of the Elizabeth River, serving as home to several large wood treatment plants that used a black tar called creosote. But dredging that began in 2009 removed over 80,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment from creosote "hot spots" at Money Point, and surveys have found reduced incidence of cancer in fish caught at Money Point, as well as an increase in the number of species. The restoration of Money Point is being led by Elizabeth River Project with support from the Environmental Protection Agency, the city of Chesapeake, and several corporate partners such as Kinder Morgan, which conserves a 16-acre wetland at the site. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
USAGE REQUEST INFORMATION
The Chesapeake Bay Program's photographic archive is available for media and non-commercial use at no charge. To request permission, send an email briefly describing the proposed use to requests@chesapeakebay.net. Please do not attach jpegs. Instead, reference the corresponding Flickr URL of the image.
A photo credit mentioning the Chesapeake Bay Program is mandatory. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way or used in any way that suggests approval or endorsement of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Requestors should also respect the publicity rights of individuals photographed, and seek their consent if necessary.