Stories by Will Parson
Will produces digital stories for the Chesapeake Bay Program. He studied ecology and evolution at University of California, San Diego. He reported on water and the environment as a graduate student at Ohio University's School of Visual Communication, and worked at newspapers in New England before landing in Maryland.
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From trash pit to amphibian oasis
April 26, 2016Forest Pools Preserve protects a spring phenomenon for frogs and salamanders
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Photo Essay: American shad make their incredible journey
April 26, 2016Restoration efforts help the migratory species recover in Chesapeake Bay tributaries
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Photo Essay: Virginia Living Museum shows off native species and how to save them
April 7, 2016The museum’s commitment to native plants and animals spans 50 years
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Trash Trawl hauls microplastics from Bay waters
March 31, 2016A research effort seeks to determine the extent of plastic pollution in the Chesapeake
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Photo Essay: The blue crab winter dredge survey completes its course
March 17, 2016A two-state effort finds out how many blue crabs live in the Chesapeake Bay
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Small water quality pledges turn into big motivation for homes and businesses
March 11, 2016River Star programs get homes and businesses to take the next step
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A microbial brew gobbles nutrients at Brewery Ommegang
February 18, 2016The craft brewery's wastewater treatment keeps nutrients out of the Susquehanna
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Photo Essay: Climbing aboard the Learning Barge
December 7, 2015Virginia students get hands-on with the Elizabeth River Project’s million-dollar floating classroom
Read storyFish facing warmer waters
November 25, 2015Chesapeake Biological Laboratory holds long-term temperature record
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The Grass Whisperer gets to the root of grazing
November 6, 2015Troy Bishopp is a grazing specialist and a ‘grass connoisseur’
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