Indian River Bay
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Indian River Bay is a body of water in
Indian River Bay is unique among Delaware's inland bays in that it is a
Recreation
Boating, fishing, shellfishing, and crabbing are among the most common recreational uses of Indian River Bay. In addition, the bay is bordered by several protected environmental areas, including Delaware Seashore State Park, Holts Landing State Park, and the Assawoman Wildlife Area.[3]
Pollution
Most pollution of the Indian River Bay is due to agricultural and urban runoff.[2] Two solutions have been proposed. The first requires cutting an inlet through Delaware Seashore State Park, which would involve building a bridge and jetty. The other is dredging and widening the Assawoman Canal to improve the flow of tidal water to and from Indian River Bay and the Indian River Inlet.
References
- ^ Titus, M. Patricia, "Ball now in state’s court on IR Inlet Bridge," Coastal Point, undated.
- ^ a b Delaware Inland Bays Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan Archived 2008-05-12 at the Wayback Machine. Center for the Inland Bays, 1995. Retrieved on 2008-10-20.
- ^ Discover Delaware's Inland Bays. Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Retrieved on 2008-10-20.
38°36′N 75°06′W / 38.6°N 75.1°W