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.
Using “green infrastructure” to build climate resiliency
March 1, 2016CBP's Climate Change Coordinator discusses how natural solutions can bolster resilience
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Supreme Court declines to hear case on Chesapeake Bay pollution limits
February 29, 2016Decision upholds EPA plan for reducing pollution across the watershed
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Study suggests salt marshes could persist despite rising sea levels
February 26, 2016VIMS report predicts salt marshes more resilient than previously thought
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Magothy River scores “D” on latest report card
February 19, 2016Waterway saw slight decreases in water clarity, dissolved oxygen in 2015
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President’s budget proposes $29 million for land conservation in Bay region
February 11, 2016If approved, funds could conserve land throughout watershed
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Maryland’s wintering waterfowl population down slightly in 2016
February 10, 2016Unusually warm weather delays migration of Canada geese, other waterfowl
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Getting the most out of diversity work: Establishing the foundation for success
February 3, 2016Defining 'diversity' helps in achieving lasting goals
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Draft two-year work plans available for public feedback
January 22, 2016Plans outline short-term actions needed to achieve goals of Watershed Agreement
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By supporting key habitats, we support the ecosystem
January 5, 2016Conserving habitat for surrogate species helps build a healthy, balanced watershed
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Study finds intersex bass near wildlife refuges in Northeast U.S.
December 17, 2015Intersex characteristics tied to endocrine-disrupting chemicals
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