Stories by Marisa Baldine
Marisa joined the Chesapeake Research Consortium in 2020, as the Environmental Management Staffer to the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Communications Office. Marisa will manage the Communications Workgroup, create content for the Chesapeake Bay Program website, and assist with the creation and implementation of social media content. Marisa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from John Carroll University. Marisa was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and strives to help create healthy, vibrant communities connected to the natural world.
Black history revived at a historic Chesapeake Bay beach
July 2, 2024A project that has been in the making for decades is underway with newly acquired land
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My Clean Water Story: Marisa Baldine
January 29, 2024How a passion for the environment began in parks near DC
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Preserving Chesapeake culture with seed saving
December 8, 2023How Southern Exposure is encouraging sustainable farming practices
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Don’t deck the halls with invasive species
November 9, 2023Holiday decorations can unintentionally increase the spread of invasive species
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How Friends of Patapsco is making the outdoors more inclusive
November 2, 2023New efforts to improve trails and add adaptive programming are making Patapsco State Park accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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Dobsonfly adults are all bark and no bite
September 6, 2023The eastern dobsonfly may look intimidating but the larvae are the real predators
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64,000 square miles of adventures
June 2, 2023Celebrate watershed journeys during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week.
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Garlic mustard doesn’t belong in our forests but is fine in our kitchens
May 8, 2023Invasive garlic mustard is overtaking forest (or forested) ecosystems across North America.
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Five tree species to plant in the Chesapeake region
April 14, 2023Use these North American trees and shrubs to brighten up your property and benefit wildlife
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An outdoor recreation group for women is offered across the Chesapeake region
March 29, 2023The Becoming an Outdoors Woman program provides opportunities for women to learn about opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in a safe space.
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