Gabriela Martínez

Gabriela Martínez is a Report for America corps member at WITF in central Pennsylvania with a focus on the region’s growing Latino community. She is interested in grassroots political movements and covering the discussions happening in underrepresented communities of color

Gabriela Martínez

Columbia-Wrightsville bridge

Pennsylvania’s plan fails to meet pollution reduction goals for the Chesapeake Bay, EPA says

Gabriela Martínez·April 18, 2022

Pennsylvania's plan fails to meet goals for reducing nitrogen, phosphorous, and sediment. EPA will increase inspections and redirect funds to other states.

Food and Agriculture Pollution Water

Gifford Pinchot State Park

DCNR says it needs $1.4 billion to address infrastructure needs at state parks

Gabriela Martínez·February 18, 2022

DCNR says funds would address climate change, support infrastructure, and meet the high demand for outdoor recreation.

Recreation Wild Pennsylvania

Chesapeake Bay

Chesapeake Bay Foundation gets grant to help disadvantaged farmers

Gabriela Martínez·January 21, 2022

The program will help those who have historically been excluded from conservation assistance, such as Black and Indigenous farmers.

Conservation Environmental Justice Food and Agriculture