Chesapeake Conservancy with partner organization NPS

Chesapeake Conservancy is a non-profit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland that believes the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure that should be accessible for everyone. They work with the National Park Service and others to create parks, trails, and public access sites to enhance outdoor recreation and appreciation. The Conservancy is also a pioneer in using new technology and partnerships to accurately assess the location of pollution and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of conservation and restoration efforts.

The National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Bay collaborates with partners in conservation efforts and provision of access to important places and resources related to the natural and cultural heritage of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

All development work was in mobile-first responsive mode, so page views adjust automatically to the computer screen or mobile device being used. Solspace did all development work with the existing Chesapeake Explorer App in mind, which was ultimately replaced by the fully responsive site. Solspace prioritized the retention of backward compatibility with the existing Smith Trail Site and Chesapeake Explorer App and preserved shared functionality across the sites (MSM). The new build deliverables optimized experience and performance as much as possible. The pre-existing area map with limited interactive aspects, which was built in EE, was replaced with a platform-agnostic responsive and interactive map with an upgraded user experience.

The timing of the build, testing, and launch of the upgraded sites was a critical component of the project. It was important that all of the site work was completed in advance of the NPS Centennial, to support the pre-promotion initiatives and Centennial-related activities.