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.
Chesapeake Bay Program submits report to Congress
April 9, 2014Under Section 117 of the Clean Water Act, the report must be submitted every five years.
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New wastewater treatment technologies create clean water in Chesapeake Bay
April 2, 2014Scientists link a Clean Water Act permit program to healthier rivers and streams.
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Proposal clarifies Clean Water Act protections for seasonal streams
March 27, 2014The new rule would protect streams and wetlands and preserve existing agricultural exemptions.
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Groups, individuals leave thousands of comments on Watershed Agreement
March 26, 2014The Executive Council will consider public input when finalizing the restoration plan.
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Bay Program partners continue to slow pollution flow into rivers and streams
March 24, 2014Land-based actions are lowering the nutrients and sediment entering the Bay.
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Federal agencies seek feedback on 2014 action plan for Chesapeake Bay cleanup
March 19, 2014Online comments can be submitted through March 31.
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Scientist maps changes in duration of Chesapeake Bay dead zone
March 14, 2014Nutrient pollution and weather patterns are factors in creating low-oxygen conditions.
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Severe weather pushes more waterfowl into region
March 11, 2014More than 905,000 ducks, geese and swans were counted in Maryland’s Midwinter Waterfowl Survey.
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Winter wildlife in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
March 6, 2014The mid-Atlantic boasts a variety of wildlife viewing opportunities for year-round nature seekers.
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Benefits of green infrastructure can outweigh costs
March 5, 2014Green infrastructure can save money, clean our air and water, and offer residents social gains.
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