Stories by Bianca Martinez Penn
Bianca is a 2023 graduate of the University of Miami where she earned a bachelor's degree in sociology with minors in both marine policy and sustainable business. In 2022, Bianca was a C-StREAM intern working with the Chesapeake Bay Program's Diversity Workgroup.
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Veterans find healing on the water
November 12, 2025Knott Alone - Hold Fast offers programs on the water to help veterans through their healing journeys
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The American crow is one of the Chesapeake’s most misunderstood birds
November 5, 2025The American crow is common across the Chesapeake region and can be easily identified by its recognizable call
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How Hispanic-led organizations are strengthening Chesapeake Bay restoration
October 15, 2025Hispanic-led organizations are empowering Latinx communities to take part in environmental action
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Green frogs play an important role in the Chesapeake’s food web
August 29, 2025Although small, green frogs are skilled predators that control insect populations
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The chatty songbird that’s easy to hear but difficult to see
August 15, 2025The red-eyed vireo blends in with its background but makes itself known by constantly singing
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Horses and habitat thrive at Wyndham Oaks Farm
August 8, 2025Nature is prioritized at a Montgomery County, Maryland horse boarding farm
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First-time birders should keep an eye out for this gateway bird
July 18, 2025The American robin is one of the most common birds to see in the Chesapeake region
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Take in the water from these camping sites throughout the Bay watershed
July 8, 2025The Chesapeake region offers many different camping sites with great views and fun outdoor activities
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The Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative celebrates 10 years of successes
June 17, 2025The data network that helps connect communities with their local water quality indicators marks a significant milestone
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