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Lower Western Shore Bay Grass Distribution

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Click on a river in the table to view bay grass acreage data.

Magothy River
Severn River
South River
Rhode River
West River
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Lower Western Shore Tributaries map

Magothy River (Mesohaline)​
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Rhode River (Mesohaline)​
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Severn River (Mesohaline)
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West River (Mesohaline)
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South River
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