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Patuxent River Bay Grass Distribution

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

Lower Patuxent River
Middle Patuxent River
Upper Patuxent River (Tidal Fresh)
Western Branch of the Patuxent River (Tidal Fresh)
Map of Patuxent River 
Lower Patuxent River (Mesohaline)
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Middle Patuxent River (Oligohaline)
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Upper Patuxent River (Tidal Fresh)
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Western Branch of the Patuxent River (Tidal Fresh)
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