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.
Bay Program partners welcome new Climate Change Coordinator
July 15, 2015As temperatures warm and sea levels rise, new position will help boost climate resiliency of region
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Oregon Dairy Farm in Lititz, Pennsylvania
July 9, 2015In the heart of Lancaster County, this family farm is a leader in conservation and sustainability
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Federal appeals court upholds Chesapeake Bay pollution limits
July 7, 2015Court affirms EPA plan for reducing pollution across the watershed
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Connecting communities to the Chesapeake Bay
July 2, 2015New opportunities for public access encourage local action and environmental stewardship
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Report proposes behavioral research could promote Bay restoration
July 2, 2015Studying the drivers of decision-making could lead to more effective policies
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Community initiative aims to build sustainability in Annapolis
June 24, 2015Local and national environmental nonprofits partner to create Keep Annapolis Beautiful
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Scientists predict smaller than average dead zone for Chesapeake Bay
June 23, 2015Low spring nutrient loads should lead to improved summer water quality
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Nine buzzworthy facts about the honeybee
June 17, 2015Learn some surprising facts about this iconic insect, known for its sweet honey and sharp sting
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EPA releases environmental justice mapping tool
June 17, 2015EJSCREEN could help build awareness of communities vulnerable to environmental harm
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Bernie Fowler measures a sneaker index of 44.5 inches at annual wade-in
June 16, 2015Event marks deepest 'sneaker index' measurement in nearly two decades
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