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.
Rising seas lead to rising costs
March 18, 2019Study finds nuisance flooding creates significant impacts for Annapolis, Md. businesses
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Ringing in spring with bluebells
March 1, 2019Native plants are a beautiful way to protect the Chesapeake
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A garden escapee takes over
February 21, 2019The invasive Chinese privet plant outcompetes native landscapes
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Getting into the weeds of deer management
February 7, 2019Maryland seeks input on keeping populations sustainable
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It’s not easy being a barn owl
February 1, 2019These raptors face a wide variety of threats
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Helping farmers help our waterways
January 30, 2019The new federal Farm Bill supports Chesapeake farmers and conservation
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Putting some mussel into river restoration
January 2, 2019Scientists hope the eastern elliptio can help clean up the Patapsco
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National Climate Assessment details impacts of changing climate
December 11, 2018Chesapeake region is working to become more resilient
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The Bay’s bubbly visitor
December 5, 2018Humpback whales have a unique hunting technique
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Opt outside and discover the Chesapeake
November 21, 2018Our region offers plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors
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