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People from all walks of life flock to the James River in Richmond, Virginia, to swim in clear water, kayak and raft the rapids, and relax and recharge along its rocky banks. But sewage spills and overflows continue to threaten recreation along the James River, highlighting the need for more work and investments to ensure it's a healthy place we all can enjoy.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
Summer is ending, fall is on the way. Even though the days may still be warm and the landscape green, we have our calendars, our Labor Day holiday, our school schedules--event the Halloween decorations in storefronts--that signal the seasons they are a changin'. But what cues do the birds and fish of the Chesapeake have? The seasonal migrations have already begun. In this episode, John Page shares some of Mother Nature's seasonal magic.
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Silvopasture is the integration of trees and grazing livestock that enhances herd health and farm productivity. Trees for Graziers' Austin Unruh and Pennsylvania farmer Tim Sauder show us on-the-ground silvopasture progress in Lancaster County.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
Welcome to Biology class. In this episode, John Page paints a vibrant picture of a high school class learning the skills of observation from aboard canoes in the freshwater marshes of Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge. A closer examination than students expect reveals quite a lot about smartweed (Polygonum punctatum) and tearthumb (Polygonum sagittatum). You just might agree with the closing words of a student, "Gee, I never thought that there could be so much to learn about two little plants."
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
In this episode, John Page introduces us to those plants that often fade into the background of the marsh and gives us a peek at the the birds and animals that call them home.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
In this episode, John Page introduces us to wild rice. Stands of ripe wild rice in tidal fresh marshes along the Bay--and the blue-winged teal, red-winged blackbirds, and bobolink that enjoy it--are tell-tale signs of fall along the Bay.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
In this episode, John Page peels back the layers of Bay marshes, from their lush vegetation above to their unique and highly adaptive systems below.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
In this episode, you might not get a good answer to this question, but you will find out a lot of interesting things about these pesky creatures.
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A look at the often overlooked freshwater mussel.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
Join John Page Williams as he introduces us to some of the mysterious sea turtles that visit the Bay and what more science is trying to learn about them.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
Join John Page Williams as he introduces us to the red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), found from Virginia salt marshes to Maryland tidal fresh marshes, and Pennsylvania river meadows.
Chesapeake Almanac Podcast
Join John Page Williams as he shares anglers' secrets for finding grass shrimp and how to use them to catch your preferred fin fish. Not interested in fishing? They also make a great appetizer!
