New Bay Plans Fall Short

• Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania recently submitted plans on how each state proposes cleaning up the Bay and the rivers and streams that feed it. A preliminary review by CBF staff find the plans do not clearly articulate the actions the states will pursue to achieve sustained water quality improvement.
  - Statement on Maryland's plan
  - Statement on Virginia's plan
  - Statement on Pennsylvania's plan (pending)
   
  
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Bay Water Caused This?

• The photo above is of waterman Mark Allen, who nearly lost his leg to a vibrio infection and spent months in the hospital.  "My leg got so hot, it started to blister and turn black," recalled Allen, a fourth generation waterman from Hague, Virginia. "The fever was bad enough that my lips peeled."  Find out what causes this bacterial infection.

Photographers RAVE for CBF

• Some of the world's most accomplished photographers are highlighting the importance of passing the Chesapeake Clean Water Act by documenting the Bay and its watershed through video and photographs. Find out what they're RAVE-ing about. 
  

Clean Water Bill Pending

• The Chesapeake Clean Water Act has been forwarded to the Senate, where we are awaiting action. Learn more about the bill or show your support. 
  

   

Boaters—Order Your Raft-Up Kit

• Planning a raft-up any time soon? Join the Philadelphia Sailing Club (above) and make it count for clean water by using CBF's Clean Water Kit. It will help your raft-up benefit the Bay by showing your support for clean water and a clean Bay. Order your free Clean Water Kit today.

Reflections on Summer School

• Summer school can be fun as well as instructive. Three teachers blog about their summer experiences with CBF. Read what they have to say then tell us about your Bay expeditions over summer vacation.
  

Sign Up for Fall Projects

• Get outdoors with CBF this fall. Check our calendar for a restoration event near you.
  

Healthy Lawns, Healthy Bay

• While you're working on your lawn and garden this summer, keep in mind Bay-friendly landscaping techniques.

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