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.
Artificial reefs slow erosion, build habitat on Chester River
July 14, 2014Scientists explain shoreline protection at the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge.
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Experts recommend ‘risk-averse’ approach to managing depleted blue crab stock
July 2, 2014Protecting females could rebuild the blue crab population.
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Intersex fish found in three Pennsylvania river basins
June 30, 2014Research indicates hormone-disrupting chemicals are more widespread in the region than once thought.
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Evaluation shows Bay Program partners are making progress in Chesapeake cleanup
June 26, 2014More nitrogen cuts are needed if partners are to meet pollution-reducing goals.
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Scientists predict above-average dead zone for Chesapeake Bay
June 24, 2014Spring nutrient loads from the Potomac and Susquehanna rivers will impact summer water quality.
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Chesapeake Executive Council signs landmark accord to restore Bay watershed
June 16, 2014The Watershed Agreement is a step toward clean water and abundant wildlife.
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Non-profit combats litter in the Potomac River watershed
June 13, 2014On field studies and in the office, the Alice Ferguson Foundation is trash-free.
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EPA’s Clean Power Plan would cut carbon emissions, combat climate change
June 3, 2014Reducing power plant pollution would benefit public health and the environment.
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Monitoring American eels with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
May 30, 2014The federal agency aims to open up fish passage to historic migration sites.
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Reducing agricultural runoff creates clean water in Chesapeake Bay
May 29, 2014Scientists link on-farm best management practices with improvements in water quality.
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