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.
Federal agencies outline progress in Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts
April 9, 2015Annual progress report includes highlights of land, water and wildlife restoration efforts of past five years
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Excess nitrogen, phosphorus flow from Eastern Shore to Bay waters
March 25, 2015Nearly twice the amount of nutrients applied to lands on Shore as in rest of watershed, study shows
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Draft management strategies available for public feedback
March 16, 2015Strategies outline Bay Program plans to achieve goals and outcomes of Watershed Agreement
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Letter from Leadership: Protection or restoration? How about both!
March 5, 2015When our work both protects and restores, we better benefit the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem as a whole.
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Sediment in Conowingo reservoir exceeds 90 percent of storage capacity
February 27, 2015As ability to trap sediment declines, more pollutants could reach Chesapeake Bay.
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President's budget proposes $37.8 million for land conservation in Bay region
February 18, 2015If approved, funds could conserve more than 7,500 acres throughout watershed.
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As Clean Air Act clears the air, local waters also benefit
February 9, 2015Successes in curbing air pollution also benefit work toward achieving Bay water quality goals.
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Bay Backpack helps educators inspire students to protect, restore Chesapeake Bay
January 28, 2015Updated design better connects teachers with environmental education resources.
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Bay restoration projects to receive $24.3 million in grant funding
January 16, 2015USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program awards conservation grants to nine projects in Bay region
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Letter from Leadership: Ten steps to a healthy Chesapeake Bay
January 6, 2015How the interconnected goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement work together to restore local waters
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