Stories by Alexis Myers
Lexi is the Communications Intern at the Chesapeake Bay Program. She has just completed her sophomore year as a Government and Politics major at the University of Maryland, College Park. She manages the social media for her sorority and plays for Maryland's club soccer team. Lexi lives in Pasadena, Maryland and grew up on the Chesapeake Bay crabbing and fishing with her Pop and sister.
Family farm in Ronks, Pa. does all it can to help local streams recover
August 11, 2023The USDA’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) helps to reduce pollution in a Chesapeake Bay tributary’s watershed
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A day well spent at Downs Park
August 9, 2023Find the perfect balance between nature, history and recreation at Downs Park in Pasadena, Maryland
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A native Chesapeake plant can prevent your poison ivy rash
August 1, 2023Jewelweed’s antifungal and antimicrobial properties serve as a natural remedy for poison ivy
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Fishing for blue catfish is good for the Bay, but be careful when eating them
July 28, 2023Jurisdictions in the Bay watershed set advisories for consuming blue catfish
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Documenting the return of the terns to Poplar Island
July 11, 2023U.S. Geological Survey is monitoring two species of vulnerable seabirds
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Eastern worm snake: worm or snake?
July 5, 2023This little brown snake is known for its worm-like appearance
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A Baltimore City school transforms its outdoor courtyard
June 23, 2023Phase one of a green infrastructure project is complete at Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School
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Waking up with the wood thrush
June 15, 2023Wood thrush—the official bird of Washington, D.C.—is known for its early song
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Chesapeake Bay scores a ‘C’ in 2022, one percent higher than last year
June 8, 2023Annual report card provides data on environmental justice for the first time
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