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.
Underwater grasses get support from citizen scientists
July 21, 2017Volunteer monitoring helps researchers track status of aquatic vegetation
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Five types of underwater grasses found in the Chesapeake Bay
July 18, 2017Aquatic grasses serve important role in estuary ecosystem
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‘Paradise Found’ along the Elizabeth River
July 14, 2017Paradise Creek Nature Park turns Superfund site into urban oasis
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Osprey banding not just for the birds
July 7, 2017Tracking bands helps researchers study health of migratory birds
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Growing CommuniTree in West Virginia
June 30, 2017Volunteer program plants trees on public lands
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Research meets recreation at Monie Bay
June 23, 2017Pristine wetlands serve as both living laboratory and outdoor haven
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Pennsylvania launches development of fresh plan to tackle water pollution
June 19, 2017Public kickoff for Phase III WIP planning takes place in Harrisburg
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A second chance for injured owls
June 16, 2017Rehabilitated raptors find comfort at wildlife sanctuaries
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Above-average dead zone predicted for Chesapeake Bay
June 14, 2017Spring nutrient loads from Susquehanna River expected to affect summer water quality
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'Sneaker index' of 41.5 inches measured at Bernie Fowler Wade-In
June 12, 2017Annual event measures clarity of Patuxent River
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