Stories by Stephanie Smith
Stephanie is the Web Content Manager at the Chesapeake Bay Program. A native of the Midwest, she received her Bachelor’s in Professional Writing from Purdue University and Master of Science degree from the University of Michigan. Stephanie’s lifelong love of nature motivates her to explore solutions to environmental problems and teach others what they can do to help.
Bay Program releases final two-year work plans
April 29, 2016Plans outline short-term commitments toward achieving goals of Watershed Agreement
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Chester River receives “C+” on latest report card
April 22, 2016Waterway saw slight improvements in water quality, clarity for 2015
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Microplastic pollution could threaten underwater life, report finds
April 20, 2016Technical review investigates issue of microplastics in Chesapeake Bay
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Six native critters you can watch live online
April 11, 2016Streaming video allows for glimpse into lives of species from around the Bay region
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Ospreys thrive despite long-lasting pollutants, report finds
April 4, 2016USGS study finds toxic residues have not impacted species’ recovery
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Potomac River earns “B-” on latest report card
March 30, 2016Annual State of the Nation’s River report marks waterway’s continued improvement
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Final Chesapeake Bay interpretive buoy back on the water for spring
March 29, 2016NOAA interpretive buoy system offers data on water and weather conditions
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Maple syrup may face not-so-sweet future in Bay region
March 22, 2016Changing climate could impact habitat, health of sugar maples
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Upstream pollution reductions could ease effects of Conowingo Reservoir infill, report maintains
March 10, 2016Final report indicates lowering pollution loads more effective than dredging
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Report recommends managing roadside ditches to improve health of local waters
March 8, 2016Ditch management offers cost-effective strategy to meet water quality goals
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