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Volume V, Number 1

January 2012

eMDE is a quarterly publication of the Maryland Department of the Environment. It covers articles on current environmental issues and events in the state. 

Doser Costs vs. Benefits  

The economic impact of improved water quality is an almost 10-to-1 return on the annual investment in the cleanup -- and anglers and boaters are willing to pay even more for their recreational experience.

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