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.
Photo Essay: Birders of a feather flock together
January 20, 2017Audubon Society's 117th annual Christmas Bird Count brings bird watchers to the Bay
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Near a historic quarry, volunteers carve their niche
January 6, 2017Green Aquia counts restoration and citizen science among the group’s activities near the Potomac
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E-Z Acres makes stream-friendly farming look, well, easy
November 10, 2016A family farm far from the Chesapeake keeps water clean for its community
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Photo Essay: Seen from above, humans and nature intertwine along the Chesapeake Bay
August 3, 2016Aerial photos show human impacts on the northern Chesapeake Bay
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At home, on the water in Baltimore
July 18, 2016Kids in Kayaks pairs paddling with learning and stewardship for 500 eighth graders
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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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