Stories by Rachel Felver
Rachel is the Director of Communications for the Chesapeake Bay Program. She has the experience of growing up in a headwaters state--Pennsylvania--and is now living life right next to the Bay in Maryland. After obtaining her masters' in environmental policy and management from the University of Pittsburgh, she spent almost nine years with the Environmental Protection Agency before a stint with the National Aquarium. She loves to explore the watershed by hiking, paddleboarding and kayaking.
The latest Bay Barometer tells a cautionary success story about Bay restoration
April 2, 2019The Chesapeake Bay Program's annual report includes climate change impacts for the first time
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Convening a watershed to save a national treasure
March 28, 2019Before the existence of the Chesapeake Bay Program, Fran Flanigan helped bring folks together to restore the Bay
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Chesapeake Bay water quality inches toward a new record
March 26, 2019While Bay waters are the healthiest they've been since 1985, restoration challenges remain
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The health of the Magothy River sees slight rebound
March 19, 2019Annual report card notes improvement in water quality for the first time in three years
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The Chesapeake Bay Program looks upstream for its new director
February 22, 2019Dana Aunkst takes the helm of the 35-year old regional partnership
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Fall in love at Crabtree Falls
February 14, 2019Beautiful views await at George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
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Dredging up a debate
January 31, 2019A controversial oystering practice is still making headlines
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At the far reaches of our watershed, the National Park System shines
January 24, 2019Despite colder temps and shorter days, this is the perfect time to opt outside
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Bay Foundation grades health of the Chesapeake Bay a D+
January 8, 2019Record rainfall in 2018 contributes to first decline in 10 years
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The Chesapeake Bay Program provides the foundation to accelerate Bay restoration
December 20, 2018The Bay's pollution diet sets limits on the amount of pollution flowing into the Chesapeake
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