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The York River: A Brief Review Of Its Physical, Chemical And Biological Characteristics, Michael E. Bender
The York River: A Brief Review Of Its Physical, Chemical And Biological Characteristics, Michael E. Bender
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The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the York River, Virginia. The river is formed by the confluence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey rivers at West Point, Virginia. It is tidal over its entire length and flows to the western shore of Chesapeake Bay.