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.
Bay water quality declines, but work on the ground gives hope for the future
October 26, 2021The Chesapeake Bay Program estimates that states, D.C. are making progress in reducing pollution
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Projects to improve stream health, reduce urban runoff and restore fish passage receive funding
October 12, 2021The Chesapeake Stewardship Fund awards $10 million for on-the-ground projects
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The Chesapeake Bay Program takes action on climate change
October 1, 2021Partnership’s Executive Council sees climate impacts first-hand at annual meeting
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A new report gives Virginia a realistic view of the future
September 29, 2021Despite a dire outlook, the Commonwealth is taking action to mitigate and adapt to these impacts
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The Chesapeake Bay Program releases its diversity, equity, inclusion and justice implementation plan
August 23, 2021Public feedback is encouraged to guide the partnership in strengthening its roadmap to meet its DEIJ goals
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The spirit of the Olympics flows through the Chesapeake
August 6, 2021Why healthy water is critical in keeping several beloved Olympic sports going
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Acreage of underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay decline for second straight year
July 28, 2021Despite decrease, experts see a glimmer of hope for the future of Bay grasses
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Annual Blue Crab Advisory Report finds the Bay’s population of female blue crabs remains healthy
June 30, 2021Number of juvenile crabs decline for second straight year, which may impact the crabs you eat next year
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Spring weather leaves researchers optimistic for a small summer dead zone
June 23, 2021Ongoing efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution also play a role
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Since before the Revolutionary War, agriculture has dominated Pennsylvania’s economy
June 3, 2021A new report shows that despite a decline in farms, agriculture is still big business
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