Stories by Joan Smedinghoff
Joan is the Web Content Specialist at the Chesapeake Bay Program. Originally from Chicago, she was introduced to the Chesapeake Bay region through the streams of central Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor's in Environmental Studies from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., where she first discovered her passion for storytelling.
Striking a balance between farming and wildlife habitat
October 31, 2016Improving water quality and bringing back quail populations is a win-win with the Natural Lands Project
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Maryland farmer develops solution for agriculture runoff
September 23, 2016Sam Owings combined his experience as a farmer and developer to address agriculture runoff
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Discover the beauty and history of the Susquehanna at these seven riverside sites
September 19, 2016From New York to the Chesapeake Bay, there are over 400 miles of river to explore
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White House convenes Chesapeake Bay investment roundtable
August 1, 2016Forum highlights financial solutions to natural resource challenges
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Eight trails that give a taste of the Chesapeake
July 25, 2016Savor every bite of the region on these food and beverage trails
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Lafayette River removed from Virginia list of bacteria-impaired waterways
July 20, 2016Waterway now meets Virginia DEQ standards for recreational contact
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Not your grandfather’s oyster company
June 16, 2016A new generation looks to aquaculture to harvest this iconic food
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Pedal your way across the Bay on these eight bike trails
May 27, 2016Explore these bike paths through the Chesapeake region
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EPA releases environmental justice action agenda
May 23, 2016Framework outlines strategy for agency-wide advancement of environmental justice
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Uncovering beauty in Washington, D.C.
May 5, 2016Volunteers clean up the Anacostia River at Kenilworth Park to celebrate Earth Day
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