Stories by Joan Smedinghoff

From aquaculture to water utilities, a clean Chesapeake Bay is good business

From professional support to job training, these organizations are supporting the growth of the green workforce

Experts examine crediting pollution reductions of private oyster aquaculture

State and federal governments and nonprofits are overcoming barriers to engage a new generation of nature lovers

The tundra swan is just one of many birds that migrates to the Chesapeake for winter

Reuniting shad with their spawning areas means helping them overcome some pretty big obstacles

Concrete and shells make up the foundation of an oyster-filled Elizabeth River

Work to save the Bay with one of these green jobs

Family-owned dairy uses tours and ice cream to educate about caring for cows

Businesses for the Bay encourages and highlights private-sector action to protect the Chesapeake