2017

• The Daily Record, December 27, 2017: Sellinger School honors Michael D. Hankin as Business Leader of the Year
• Augusta Free Press, December 23, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy hires vice president, director of programs
• The Capital, December 21, 2017: Annapolis Capital and Maryland Gazette reader’s submitted photos
• TheBay.net, December 20, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy brings on new VP, director of programs
• The Daily Record, December 20, 2017: Susan Shingledecker | Chesapeake Conservancy
• Nature, December 19, 2017: The case for technology investments in the environment
• Geek.com, December 19, 2017: Microsoft Pledges $50M to Fight Climate Change With AI
• Find Your Chesapeake, December 18, 2017: From the Field: Waterfowl Hunting
• Smart Cities Dive, Devember 13, 2013: Microsoft to invest $50M of AI tech in climate change program
• Altoona Mirror, December 8, 2017: DCNR awards $1.1M to regional projects
• NorthcentralPA.com, December 6, 2017: Yaw Announces State Investments Protecting Watersheds, Enhancing Local Park and Trail Recreation
• Chesapeake Bay Magazine, December 4, 2017: Rappahannock River Property Donated Back to American Indian Tribe
• Partnership for the National Trails System, November 29, 2017: Captain John Smith Chesapeake NHT and Chesapeake Conservancy return ancestral land to Rappahannock Tribe
• WJAC, November 23, 2017: Local landowners work to improve impaired waterways
• Find Your Chesapeake, November 20, 2017: Chesapeake Insider: Jake Leizear
• Baltimore Sun, November 16, 2017: Loyola University’s business school honors Brown Advisory’s Michael Hankin
• 21st Century Tech, November 15, 2017: Microsoft Sets 75% 2030 Emission Reduction Target
• PA Environmental Digest, November 15, 2017: Elk Creek Restoration In Centre County Highlights Precision Conservation Techniques
• BBC World News, November 10, 2017: Nature reclaims US battleship graveyard
• Annapolis Patch, November 6, 2017: Back Creek Conservancy, Annapolis Celebrate GIS Day
• USA Today, November 3, 2017: The Chesapeake Bay’s health relies on the menhaden
  • Also appearing in Delmarva Daily Times
• Meeting of the Minds, November 1, 2017: How AI Can Help Cities Conserve Resources and Plan for the Future
• Proptalk, October 31, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy Announces 2017 Champions of the Chesapeake
• Bay Journal, October 31, 2017: Bay’s history depended on menhaden; its future will as well
• Find Your Chesapeake, October 30, 2017: Chesapeake Insider: Nathan Burrell
• ArcNews, Fall 2017: The Science of Where in Action
• Calvert Beacon, October 23, 2017: Gov Hogan Named “Champion of the Chesapeake”
• The Baltimore Times, October 20, 2017: Governor Larry Hogan named “Champion of the Chesapeake”
• Proptalk, October 19, 2017: Pontoon Raft to Photograph Patuxent River for Virtual Tour
• PA Environment Digest, October 19, 2017: Bloomsburg U, Chesapeake Conservancy Partner On Restoring Susquehanna River Health
• Alexandria News, October 17, 2017: McAuliffe Named By Chesapeake Conservancy As 2017 Champion Of The Chesapeake
• 4-Traders, October 17, 2017: Microsoft : Chesapeake Conservancy Announces 2017 ‘Champions of the Chesapeake’
• Office of MD Gov. Larry Hogan, October 16, 2017: Governor Larry Hogan Named “Champion of the Chesapeake” By Chesapeake Conservancy
  • Also appearing in Salisbury News, TheBayNet.com, and The Cecil Guardian
• Office of VA Gov. Terry McAulifffe, October 16, 2017: Governor McAuliffe Named by Chesapeake Bay Conservancy as 2017 ‘Champion of the Chesapeake’
  • Also appearing in Public Now, River Country News, and World News
• WMAL, October 16, 2017: Govs Hogan, McAuliffe Win “Champions of the Chesapeake.”
• The Dagger, October 16, 2017: John Smith Chesapeake Trail Cross Marker to be Installed in Susquehanna State Park
• WCBC AM 1270, October 16, 2017: Governor Larry Hogan Named “Champion of the Chesapeake” By Chesapeake Conservancy
• Fairfax City Patch, October 16, 2017: Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Receives 2017 “Champions of the Chesapeake” Award
• Edgewater Patch, October 16, 2017: Gov. Larry Hogan Receives 2017 “Champion of the Chesapeake” Award
• Augusta Free Press, October 16, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy announces 2017 Champions of the Chesapeake
• Philanthropy Journal News, October 16, 2017: US Nonprofit News
• Boat U.S. Magazine, October/November, 2017: Plan Floated for ‘Ghost Fleet shipwreck’ marine sanctuary
• Seeking Alpha, October 9, 2017: Microsoft Under The Radar:  AI For Earth
• The Daily Record, October 9, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy honored for conservation technology
• Augusta Free Press, October 9, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy honored by Virginia Environment Endowment
• Bay Journal, October 9, 2017: Virginia endowment honors Bay Journal Media
• WTOP (Associated Press), October 6, 2017: 360-degree river maps: Tool for travelers, environmentalists
  • Also appearing in Capital News Service
• The Washington Times, October 5, 2017: Maryland river conservation highlighted via virtual maps
• Northern Neck News, October 4, 2017: Fones cliff development moving forward
• WJZ CBS Baltimore, September 29, 2017: Virtual Bay: Conservancy Tours Gives Views Of The Chesapeake From Your Sofa
  • Also appearing in World News and The Baltimore Post
• Eye on Annapolis, September 29, 2017: AACPL announces 3rd Annual STEM Festival
• Baltimore Sun, September 26, 2017: Patuxent River 360 Virtual Tour Coming to Chesapeake Conservancy
  • Also appearing in The Capital
• 1430 WNAV, September 26, 2017: WNAV Live at Patuxent River with Terrain360
• The Daily Record, September 25, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy Joins 1% for the Planet Network
• My Social Good News, September 25, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy Joins 1% for the Planet Network
• Sun-Gazette, September 25, 2017: Bloomsburg University is partnering with Chesapeake Conservancy on river health
• TheBayNet.com, September 24, 2017: Custom Pontoon Raft to Begin Photographing Patuxent River to Create Virtual Tour
• Southern Maryland Online, September 21, 2017: Custom Pontoon Raft to Begin Photographing Patuxent River to Create Virtual Tour
• ABC News, September 7, 2017: Underwater treasure holds clues to American history
• Directions Magazine, September 6, 2017: Interview: Esri and Microsoft are collaborating to create one-meter resolution land cover maps
• Saving Land Magazine, Fall 2017: What a Difference an Acre Makes, pg 36
• Saving Land Magazine, Fall 2017: Contest Helps People Make a Difference, pg 6
• Penn’s Waters, Summer 2017: Field Notes: Reports From the Restoration Staff, pg 6
• The Wildlife Professional, July/August 2017: Plan lays out vision for Susquehanna watershed
• Sea Technology Magazine, August 2017: Cloud Tech Supports Chesapeake Conservancy Efforts
• Bay Journal, August 23, 2017: On the road: Roving Ranger brings Chesapeake Trail to you
• WKOK Sunrise, August 23, 2017: Implementing Precision Conservation in the Susquehanna Watershed
• Find Your Chesapeake, August 21, 2017: Chesapeake Insider: Lara Lutz
• Chesapeake Bay Program, August 16, 2017: Travel back in time at these six historical Potomac River sites
• PA Environmental Digest, August 15, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy Releases Tool For Precision Conservation In Centre, Clinton Counties
• PA Environmental Digest, August 15, 2017: MD Governor Announces Pilot Project To Dredge Behind Conowingo Dam To Help Chesapeake Bay
• Directions Magazine, August 14, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy Releases Tool for Precision Conservation in Pennsylvania
• Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 12, 2017: New report expands knowledge of Native Americans on Rappahannock
  • Also appearing in KPVI, Martinsville Bulletin, GoDanRiver.com, and The News & Advance
• The Chestertown Spy, August 11, 2017: Pilot project planned to dredge Conowingo sediments
• National Marine Sanctuaries, August 2017: Eight Fantastic Places to Paddle in Your National Marine Sanctuary System
• Bay Journal, August 8, 2017: Pilot project planned to dredge Conowingo sediments
• PA Environmental Digest, August 8, 2017: MD Governor Announces Pilot Project To Dredge Behind Conowingo Dam To Help Chesapeake Bay
• The Freelance Star, August 1, 2017: New report from Maryland college expands knowledge of Native Americans on Rappahannock
• WCVE, July 27, 2017: With Gift of Land Near Fones Cliffs, Rappahannock Tribe Expands Return to the River Initiative
• Find Your Chesapeake, July 24, 2017: From the Field: Birding at Susquehanna State Park
• The Post-Journal, July 23, 2017: Precision Conservation
• University City Review, July 19, 2017: Experience Harriet Tubman’s Eastern Shore: New Visitor Center Points The Way
• The Capital, July 15, 2017: Terence Smith: Cap’n Jack charted the Chesapeake — but where are his crosses?
  • Also appearing at: OIA News, Baltimore Sun
• Executive Biz, July 13, 2017: Esri, Microsoft Partner to Provide Technology Support for Environmental Conservationists
• The Press-Enterprise, July 13, 2017: Esri joins with Microsoft in embracing artificial intelligence
  • Also appearing at: Tech Check News, PopYard, News Geeker, The Working Forest, Government Technology, and Channel365
• Augusta Free Press, July 12, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy applauds legislation supporting key Chesapeake Bay programs
• Turismo en Mexico, July 12, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy demonstrates use of cloud-based computing for conservation
• Esri, July 12, 2017: Esri and Microsoft Join Forces to Accelerate Conservation through Enhanced Land Cover Mapping Technology
  • Also appearing in Business Wire, GISCafe, TMC News, and Crypto
• CityBizList, July 11, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy Is Using AI To Help The Bay
• Technical.ly Baltimore, July 11, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy is using AI to help the Bay
• Augusta Free Press, July 10, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy demonstrates use of cloud-based computing for conservation
• GeoNet, July 10, 2017: Propel Productivity to the Next Level with Raster Analytics
• Washington Times July 2, 2017: Rappahannock Tribe Renews Ties With Ceremony
• USNews, July 2, 2017: Rappahannock Tribe Renews Ties With Ceremony
• Washington Post, June 29, 2017: Rappahannock Tribe Renews Ties With Ceremony
• Esri’s ArcGIS Blog, June 28, 2017: Propel Productivity to the Next Level with Raster Analytics
• Chesapeake Bay Magazine, June 27, 2017: New Leader Takes Over Blue Water Baltimore
• Bay Journal, June 27, 2017: Trump’s budget cuts wide and deep swath through Bay-related programs
• Bay Journal, June 26, 2017: Double-crossed — or a mystery of archaeology?
• The Virginian-Pilot, June 24, 2017: No boat? No problem. Get a Google Street view-type look at the Elizabeth River
• Richmond Times Dispatch, June 22, 2017: Rappahannock Tribe receives piece of land where members lived hundreds of years ago
• Bay Journal, June 21, 2017: Terrapin Park shows importance of access to the Bay
• Northern Neck News, June 21, 2017: Virginia Warner donates acre of land at Fones Cliffs to Rappahannock Tribe, full story
• The Freelance Star, June 20,2017: In ceremony mixing apologies and blessings, Rappahannocks gifted land of their ancestors
• Sierra Magazine, June 20, 2017: This Summer’s Five Best Wildlife Webcams
• Virginia Public Radio, June 19, 2017: Rappahannock Tribe Regains Land at Fones Cliffs
• WVTF, June 19, 2017: Rappahannock Tribe Regains Land at Fones Cliffs
• KJZZ, June 16, 2017: New Center To Study Relationship Of Land, Water Use
• WALB News, June 15, 2017: 2017 Esri User Conference Celebrates Applying The Science of Where
  • Also appearing in: TMC News, Hawaii News Now, WXIX, KSWO, NewsChannel10 CBS, NewsOn6, WTOC, Spoke, KPLC, KMOV, KLTV, WTVM, NBC14 News, and Directions Magazine
• OIA News, June 11, 2017: Tom and Audrey: Empty nesters
• The Capital, June 11, 2017: Tom and Audrey: Empty nesters
• Bristol Herald Courier, June 11, 2017: Osprey’s fishy diet sets it apart from most raptors
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, June 8, 2017: Putting Conservation on the Map in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
• Windows IT Pro, June 7, 2017: Microsoft Advances Deep Learning with Release of Open Source Toolkit
• OK Huge, June 3, 2017: Microsoft’s Cognitive Toolkit 2.0
• Digital Journal, June 2, 2017: Microsoft’s upgraded deep learning tools released to the world
• WinBuzzer, June 2, 2017: The Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit 2.0 Is Now Generally Available with Keras Support
• SD Times News Digest, June 2, 2017: Microsoft’s Cognitive Toolkit 2.0
• Cortana Intelligence and Machine Learning Blog, June 1, 2017: GA of Cognitive Toolkit 2.0 – Microsoft’s Open Source, Enterprise-Ready, TensorFlow-Outperforming AI Toolkit
• NVIDIA Developer, June 1, 2017: Microsoft Releases New Version of High-Performance, Open-Source, Deep Learning Toolkit
• SATPR News, June 1, 2017: Microsoft releases open-source toolkit to accelerate deep learning
• Microsoft, June 1, 2017: Microsoft releases open-source toolkit to accelerate deep learning
  
• Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, may 2017: Envision the Susquehanna
• Network for Landscape Conservation, May 31, 2017: Additional Landscape Conservation News
• Find Your Chesapeake, May 29, 2017: Chesapeake Insider: Leo Vensel
• Calvert Beacon, May 25, 2017: Stream Mapping for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
• The Star Democrat, May 24, 2017: Shallop crew re-enacts Capt. John Smith’s 1608 exploration of the Bay
• Loyola University Maryland, May 24, 2017: Loyola names Brown Advisory’s Michael Hankin Business Leader of the Year
• Chestertown Spy, May 23, 2017: An Epic Journey Remembered
• Delmarva Now, May 19, 2017: Forest-bathing soothes body and soul
• Seaford Star, May 18, 2017: Plan to draw more tourism focuses on Nanticoke River
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, May 17, 2017: Nature’s Network
• Baltimore Sun, May 15, 2017: Kent Island osprey nest attacked by crow
• The Capital, May 15, 2017: Kent Island osprey nest attacked by crow
• WYPR, May 11, 2017: Must-See Osprey TV
• Baltimore Magazine, May 11, 2017: Birdcam Season Soars
• UMBC News, May 10, 2017: UMBC ecologist Matt Baker partners with Chesapeake Conservancy to improve stream mapping
• Chestertown Spy, May 9, 2017: Sultana to Host John Smith 400 Retrospective
• Find Your Chesapeake, May 8, 2017: From the Field: Fly Fishing at Gunpowder Falls State Park
• Land Trust Alliance, May 5, 2017: Capital of the Powhatan chiefdom conserved
• The Daily Sentinel, May 5, 2017: Think tank aims to bolster water planning
• Find Your Chesapeake: May 1, 2017: Chesapeake Insider: Robert Kelly
• My Eastern Shore, April 30, 2017: Sultana to Host John Smith 400 Retrospective
• Chesa Del Crier, April 28, 2017: Sultana to Host John Smith 400 Retrospective
• Maryland Public Television, April 27, 2017: Chesapeake Roving Ranger
• Earth Imaging Journal, April 27, 2017: Partnership Will Improve Stream Mapping for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
• North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative, April 27, 2017: After years long “Envisioning” process, partners release comprehensive vision for Susquehanna River
• Baltimore Style, April 26, 2017: Get Out: May and June
• National Parks Traveler, April 25, 2017: Visitor Center Hits The Road At Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
• Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership, April 25, 2017: Fones Cliffs: A Globally Significant Important Bird Area Under Threat of Development
• GIS Cafe, April 25, 2017: Partnership Will Improve Stream Mapping for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
• PA Environment Digest, April 25, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy Releases Vision Document For Susquehanna River Conservation
• Bay Weekly, April 25, 2017: Welcome Back Osprey Party
• The Capital, April 25, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy to hold party to ‘welcome back’ osprey
• Water Online,April 24, 2017: Partnership Will Improve Stream Mapping for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
• Chesapeake Bay News, April 24, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy Bird Cams
• Water Online, April 20, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy Partnership With Local Grocer Supports Susquehanna Restoration
• Bay Journal, April 20, 2017: Experience Harriet Tubman’s Eastern Shore
• The Corner Cabinet, April 20, 2017: Wildlife Live Streams
• Baltimore Sun, April 19, 2017: Boh and Bar’s First Hatch
• Duke Environment Magazine, Spring 2017: How Alum Joel Dunn Fulfilled His Quest to ‘Save Something Important’
• Spinsheet, April 18, 2017: The Chesapeake Roving Ranger is Ready to Roll for National Park Week
• Rodale’s Organic Life, April 17, 2017: 11 Mesmerizing Live Wildlife Webcams You Can Watch Right Now
• Baltimore Sun, April 17, 2017: Hogan’s support of open space shows vision
• Bay Weekly, April 17, 2017: Into the Raptor’s Nest
• A2A Market Research, April 9, 2017: Esri Location Analytics
• The Bay Net, April 6, 2017: “Osprey” Filmmaker Jacob Steinberg Featured Speaker at Chesapeake
• What’s Up? Magazine, April 5 2017: Chesapeake Techies: When Bay conservation meets technology, everyone wins 
• ArcNews, Spring 2017: High-Resolution Land-Cover Data Helps Restore Chesapeake Bay Watershed
• The Capital, March 31, 2017: Our say: Fuss, feathers and a top-flight reality show
• Herald Mail Media, March 30, 2017: Web cams follow wildlife in the Chesapeake area
• Cumberland Times-News, March 29, 2017: Millions view Chesapeake Conservancy wildlife cams
• The Free Lance Star, March 28, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy’s wildlife webcam stars return to Chesapeake, now streaming
• The Capital, March 28, 2017: Osprey Voyeur Update: Tom and Audrey back on stage
• WJZ CBS Baltimore, March 27, 2017: Ghost Fleet Of Mallows Bay Nears ‘National Marine Sanctuary’ Status
• Find Your Chesapeake, March 27, 2017: Chesapeake Insider: Nancy Merrill
• Washington Informer, March 27, 2017: More than eagles: Check out these amazing bird web cams
• WTOP, March 27, 2017: More than eagles: Check out these amazing bird web cams
• Baltimore CityBizList, March 26, 2017: It’s spring, and Maryland’s 3 birdcams are up and running
• Technical.ly Baltimore, March 24, 2017: It’s spring, and Maryland’s 3 birdcams are up and running
• sUAS News, March 22, 2017: Esri Introduces Image Platform Bundles for Analysis, Management, and Analytics
• GIS User, March 18, 2017: Esri Introduces Image Platform Bundles for Analysis, Management, and Analytics
• Bloomberg, March 17, 2017: Esri Introduces Image Platform Bundles for Analysis, Management, and Analytics
• Yahoo Finance, March 17, 2017: Esri Introduces Image Platform Bundles for Analysis, Management, and Analytics
• Business Wire, March 17, 2017: Esri Introduces Image Platform Bundles for Analysis, Management, and Analytics
• The Environmental Forum, March/April 2017: Big Data’s Big Handprint
• Baltimore Business Journal, March 16, 2017: People on the Move: Jared Schultz
• Calvert Beacon, February 24, 2017: Public Urged to Comment and Attend Meetings on Mallows Bay
• Partnership for the National Trails System, Winter 2016-2017: Pathways Across America
• Bay Journal, February 21, 2017: Climate change, development loom on Nanticoke’s horizon
• Bay Journal, February 21, 2017: Immerse Yourself in Dumbarton Oaks Park
• OpenDataSoft, February 16, 2017: What is Open Data?
• Bay Journal, February 14, 2017: Crosses mark extent of John Smith’s voyages
• Geo Community, February 10, 2017: Esri FedGIS Conference Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology Designed for Improving the Nation
• WFMJ, February 10, 2017: Esri FedGIS Conference Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology Designed for Improving the Nation
• Earth Imaging Journal, February 10, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy to Highlight Benefits of High-Resolution Dataset at Esri Federal User Conference
• Yahoo Finance, February 10, 2017: Esri FedGIS Conference Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology Designed for Improving the Nation
• GIS Cafe, February 9, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy to Highlight Benefits of High-Resolution Dataset at Esri Fed User Conference
• Directions Magazine, February 9, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy to Highlight Benefits of High-Resolution Dataset at Esri Fed User Conference
• GovLoop, February 8, 2017: How GIS platforms are transforming government
• Chesapeake Bay Program, February 3, 2017: Photo of the Week: Falcons find homes among man-made structures
• Southern Boating & Yachting, February 2, 2017: Virtual Rivers
• The Daily Item, January 31, 2017: New member joins conservation project at SU
• Washingtonian, January 30, 2017: Why a Local-Foods Grocer is Responding to Trump by Selling Non-Local Foods
• Inside Nova, January 26, 2017: Grant Funding to help N.Va. water-quality efforts
• Tree Baltimore, January 25, 2017: Greater Baltimore Wilderness Coalition to Host Green Opportunity and Job Fair for Baltimore Youth
• Prince William Living, January 23, 2017: Future Fund Grant Supports Water Quality Improvement in Northern Virginia
• ODU Magazine, January 19, 2017: Plan floated for Mallows Bay national marine sanctuary
• Community Foundation of Northern Virginia, January 16, 2017: Future Fund Supports Water Quality Improvement in 2017
• Bay Journal, January 15, 2017: Plan floated for Mallows Bay national marine sanctuary
• NonProfit Quarterly, January 14, 2017: How Big Data Informs Conservation: One Example in Chesapeake Bay
• Bay Journal, January 12, 2017: Volunteer pilots offer environmentalists an eye in the sky
• Calvert Beacon, January 9, 2017: Public Encouraged to Comment on Mallows Bay
• Herald Mail Media, January 9, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy’s offers virtual view of Potomac River
• Center for Data Innovation, January 5, 2017: Fighting Pollution in the Chesapeake Bay
• Baltimore Sun, January 4, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy mapping ways to strengthen conservation
• The Capital, January 4, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy mapping ways to strengthen conservation
• The Culture Trip, January 4, 2017: A Guide To Lesser-Known Architectural Treasures in Charles County, MD
• Conserve Fewell, January 3, 2017: Chesapeake Conservancy Advancing Smart Data for Smarter Decisions to Clean-up the Bay