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.
The first blooms bring the heat
April 1, 2021Skunk cabbage has the ability to create its own warmth and serve as an early food source for pollinators.
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From invasive fish to sustainable dish
March 16, 2021Chefs and wholesalers are growing the market for blue catfish
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Trying to keep its head above water
March 1, 2021As climate change claims tidal marshes, the saltmarsh sparrow struggles to survive
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Planting seeds in the community: Five urban farming groups creating long-term change
February 19, 2021Urban farms replace concrete with green space while providing food for city residents.
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It takes a village to monitor a watershed
February 11, 2021The Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative creates a premier network of volunteer water quality monitors
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A feast for the eyes and for wildlife
February 1, 2021While other plants sleep, this plant shines
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Make your winter Bay-friendly!
January 15, 2021Seven small changes to help you protect the Bay throughout winter
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A small hunter faces a big problem
January 4, 2021Like other critters in the Bay, the ferocious mink is threatened by chemical contaminants
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Five Chesapeake summits to take your breath away
December 10, 2020Where to find the best summits in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
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Harbor seals are becoming a regular highlight of winter in the Chesapeake Bay
December 2, 2020These visitors to the Bay are better watched at a distance.
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