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.
More wintering waterfowl observed in Maryland in 2017
February 6, 2017Early-December cold snap spurs migration of ducks, geese and swans
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Falcons find homes among man-made structures
February 3, 2017After drastic population decline, peregrine falcons reestablished in Bay region
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Bay Barometer shows measured progress in Chesapeake health, restoration
February 1, 2017Leaders caution more work lies ahead
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Piecing together the food web puzzle
January 27, 2017Survey of fish diets helps scientists understand Bay's predators and prey
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How six Chesapeake Bay critters survive the winter
January 25, 2017From migration to hibernation, learn how native critters spend the season
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‘Winter jellyfish’ basks in cold Bay waters
January 20, 2017When temperatures drop, the lion’s mane jellyfish thrives
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Protecting the home of the American black duck
January 13, 2017Working to conserve, restore habitat for once-abundant waterfowl
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation reports modest improvement in Bay health
January 9, 2017Biennial report card measures decrease in water pollution, growth in fisheries
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A hopeful recovery for striped bass
January 6, 2017After sharp declines in the 1970s and 80s, striped bass populations rebound
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December 29, 2016
A slow walk through the woods reveals oft-overlooked forest residents
