Stories by Nick DiPasquale
Nick has nearly 30 years of public policy and environmental management experience in both the public and private sectors. He previously served as Deputy Secretary in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Director of the Environmental Management Center for the Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
Letter from Leadership: Blue catfish and their flathead cousins
April 30, 2014Two invasive fish are making their way onto Chesapeake Bay anglers’ catch lists.
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Letter from Leadership: Harbingers of spring
March 31, 2014The return of iconic wildlife means warm weather is coming back to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Letter from Leadership: What do you think?
January 31, 2014The Chesapeake Bay Program needs your input on our new Watershed Agreement.
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Letter from Leadership: What can I do for the Chesapeake Bay?
December 31, 2013Homeowners can play a big part in reducing pollution and improving water quality.
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Letter from Leadership: Lag-times call for patience in awaiting a restored Bay
October 31, 2013It will take time for water quality to respond to our restoration work.
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Letter from Leadership: Reflecting on watershed restoration
September 30, 2013Knowing what works—and what doesn’t—is integral to restoration and conservation success.
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Letter from Leadership: The value of water monitoring volunteers
August 31, 2013Volunteer-collected water quality data is a critical part of Chesapeake Bay restoration.
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Letter from Leadership: A changing Chesapeake Bay
July 31, 2013Climate change. Global warming. It doesn’t matter what you call it—the environment is changing.
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Letter from Leadership: Time on a river reminds us of clean water’s importance
June 28, 2013Bay Program Director Nick DiPasquale paddles on the South and Nanticoke.
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Letter from Leadership: Report cards measure restoration progress
May 31, 2013A number of organizations use letter grades to track the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers.
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