In Memory

CBF mourns the passing of trustee Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., former trustee Henry C. Clagett, and trustee and past Chairman Godfrey Rockefeller, all true environmental champions.

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Pollution Seen from Space

• This NASA satellite image (above) was taken Sunday, January 31, 2010. The brown stain oozing south is a clear indicator of what's wrong with our local rivers and, by extension, the Chesapeake Bay. See the full image and learn more in the Bay Daily.

Storms Over Stormwater

• Stormwater runoff is a major pollutant in our local rivers, streams, and the Chesapeake Bay. Now important regulations under consideration in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia are threatened by interests groups pushing for relaxation and delay. What issues are at stake in your state?
  • Faulty arguments in Maryland.
  • Weak draft permit in Pennsylvania.
  • Homebuilder opposition in Virginia.

Who is Fighting for Clean Water?

• Is your legislator supporting change for the Bay? Check our interactive map to find out.
   
  
• Find out what the Chesapeake Clean Water Act is all about.

   

Our Valentine's Gift to You

• Show your love for the Chesapeake Bay by becoming a member. During the month of February, you can receive a CBF baseball cap or a CBF joey tote when you join with a donation of $50 or more. So which will it be? The cap? Or the tote?
  

Say No to the Status Quo

• Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley's plan for restoring the Chesapeake's oyster population is facing strong opposition by those who want to maintain the status quo. Let your leaders know that sanctuaries are critical to restoring the Bay's oyster population.

Seats Filling Up Fast

• Don't miss our next Blue Planet Forum in Norfolk on February 9th at 7:00 p.m. . The topic for the evening is "What Will it Take to Save the Bay?" The event is free, but reservations are required.
   
  Panelists include CBF President Will Baker, EPA Senior Advisor Chuck Fox, and Smithfield Foods Vice President Dennis Treacy. Seating is limited. RSVP required. Register today.
  

Want to See Change in the Bay?

• Support for strengthening the Clean Water Act is coming in from Delaware, New York, Maryland, and D.C. But Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia have yet to step up. Contact your members of Congress for their support today!
  

Did you know an adult oyster can filter 50 gallons of Bay water each day?