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.
Beach brings visitors to the water at Fort Smallwood Park
June 9, 2017Park is home to one of two public beaches in Anne Arundel County
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Chesapeake Executive Council signs resolution in support of Bay Program partnership
June 8, 2017Maryland Governor Larry Hogan elected chair of Executive Council
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Revisiting history at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
June 2, 2017Once-abandoned farmland became home to cutting-edge research facility
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By any name, Chickies Rock provides spectacular views
May 26, 2017Pennsylvania park offers 100-foot overlook above Susquehanna River
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Five endangered species that live in the Chesapeake Bay region
May 24, 2017Endangered Species List protects nation’s plants and animals
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Fish, boat and enjoy the water at four new public access sites
May 19, 2017Locations grant visitors access to rivers, streams and creeks
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Rockfish return to find a changing Chesapeake region
May 16, 2017As region develops, striped bass face new challenges
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Humble bumblebees create big buzz
May 12, 2017Bumbling, buzzing insects play important pollination role
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Report card shows steady recovery of Chesapeake Bay health
May 8, 2017Estuary received a 'C' grade from University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
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Glimpse geologic history at Seneca Rocks
May 4, 2017West Virginia landmark gets hikers and climbers up-close with ancient rock formations
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