{
  "id": 716373,
  "title": "$13.5M Maryland project turns dredged sand into 70 acres of wetland for marsh birds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/13-5m-maryland-project-turns-dredged-sand-into-70-acres-of-wetland",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T18:11:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-13-5-million-maryland-project-turned-dredged-sand-silt-and-shell-into-roughly-70-acres-of-wetland-habitat-for-threatened-marsh-birds/articleshow/133190048.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In an impressive $13.5 million initiative, 70 acres of tidal wetland habitat have been established. By reusing dredged river sediment, a previously eroding marsh area was restored, benefiting local wildlife and commercial shipping activities alike. The introduction of native salt marsh grasses has fortified this new terrain, enhancing its stability. As a result, Maryland's shoreline and diverse…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}