Stories by Caitlyn Johnstone
Caitlyn is the Outreach Coordinator at the Chesapeake Bay Program. She earned her Bachelor's in English and Behavioral Psychology at WVU Eberly Honors College, where she fed her interest in the relationship between human behavior and the natural world. Caitlyn continues that passion on her native Eastern Shore by seeking comprehensive strategies to human and environmental wellbeing.
Moths pick up the night shift
July 21, 2020The fascinating features and critical role of these nocturnal insects
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A cocktail of contaminants in Chesapeake waters
June 12, 2020A new report reviews emerging and existing contaminants of concern for waterways and fisheries
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7 beautiful native plants to substitute for popular invasives
May 15, 2020Forgo ornamental invasives for equally attractive native alternatives
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Eight springtime wildflowers you can eat
April 17, 2020These tasty plants may be growing in your own backyard
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Planting buffers for the future
April 14, 2020Multifunctional buffers are a win-win for the environment and economy
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What’s in a tree? Oxygen, food, clean water and money
March 9, 2020A new study shows riparian buffers offer social, environmental and economic benefits
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A look back at 30 years of water clarity
January 14, 2020Our Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee reviews three decades of data
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Small plastics are a big problem
December 12, 2019Microplastics contaminate our water and wildlife
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The dirt on soil
September 23, 2019We're digging deep into this foundational resource for both our farms and our cities
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A community advocate on improving nature and human health
July 26, 2019Professor Sacoby Wilson helps communities advocate for environmental justice
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