Stories by Rebecca Chillrud
Rebecca is the Communications Staffer at the Chesapeake Bay Program. She has a Master's in Climate Science and Policy from Bard College and a Bachelor's in Geological Sciences from SUNY Geneseo. Originally from upstate New York, she currently resides in Washington, D.C.
Tiny crustaceans in their transient ponds
March 6, 2020Fairy shrimp thrive in short-lived woodland wetlands
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A ferocious predator in a small package
February 12, 2020Fishers rebound thanks to reforestation
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Increasing temperatures threaten Chesapeake wildlife
January 7, 2020Warmer air and water impact habitat and wildlife, causing species to shift their range
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How rising temperatures put our well-being at risk
November 18, 2019A hotter climate can lead to serious health consequences
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Climbing toward a better future
July 9, 2019A Pennsylvania program for inmates answers a growing demand for green jobs
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Sugar maples face a sticky situation
May 2, 2019Rising temperatures can affect the distribution of these native trees
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Celebrating state trees of the Chesapeake
April 26, 2019These six native trees provide numerous benefits
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Six of the Chesapeake’s endangered species success stories
April 22, 2019These critters have made impressive recoveries
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Should restored oyster reefs be opened to harvesting?
April 16, 2019Oyster sanctuaries continue to be a debated issue
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The secretive eastern black rail is losing vital habitat
April 5, 2019Development and climate change threaten marsh birds
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