Stories by Catherine Krikstan
Catherine Krikstan is a web writer at the Chesapeake Bay Program. She began writing about the watershed as a reporter in Annapolis, Md., where she covered algae blooms and climate change and interviewed hog farmers and watermen. She lives in Washington, D.C.
Science shows restoration work can improve local water quality
February 25, 2014Case studies show best management practices have lowered pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.
Read storyWetland restoration could offset impacts of climate change
February 18, 2014Research from Puget Sound confirms coastal wetlands can sequester carbon from the atmosphere.
Read storyReport recommends Virginia strengthen chemical contaminant regulations
February 10, 2014A University of Richmond professor has pushed for expanded clean-up efforts.
Read storyDraft Watershed Agreement available for public feedback
January 29, 2014The Bay Program plan will establish new goals and outcomes for restoration across the watershed.
Read storyBay Foundation calls on states to better control stormwater runoff
January 23, 2014Cost-effective and common-sense projects could improve the region’s environment and economy.
Read storyPatent tonging for oysters on the Patuxent River
January 16, 2014Simon Dean and his crew catch bushels of the native shellfish on board the Roughwater.
Read storyClean Air Act improves water quality in Appalachian rivers
January 10, 2014Cutting power plant emissions has lowered nitrogen pollution in some forested watersheds.
Read storyTracking conservation can credit farmers, ensure states meet water quality goals
December 26, 2013Bay Program partners work to streamline the conservation reporting process.
Read storyFossilized oyster shells from Gulf Coast will restore reefs in Maryland waters
December 17, 2013The state has partnered with CSX to transport shell to Baltimore.
Read storyDecoy carvers show Chesapeake Bay birds at Waterfowl Festival
December 16, 2013Hand-carved decoys reflect the cultural heritage of their creators and the landscapes behind the birds.
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