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Who is Supporting Clean Water?

• Is your legislator supporting change for the Bay? Check our interactive map to find out.
   
  
• Support for strengthening the Clean Water Act is coming in from Delaware, New York, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. But Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia have yet to step up. Contact your member of Congress for support today!
  

Bay Proposal Falls Short

• The Obama Administration's new draft strategy for the Bay lacks strong leadership and underscores the need for Congress to pass legislation that would make Bay cleanup requirements clear and indisputable.
  

   

Share Your Passion this Holiday

• Now there is a simple, creative way to help save the Bay! CBF's new BayRaiser program makes it easy to support the protection and restoration of the waters we love so much. Learn more.
  

Give the Gift of Clean Water

• This holiday season, give a gift that lasts. A gift of membership, a gift of a tree or a gift in their honor lets friends and family know you share their love of our rivers, streams, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Want to See Change in the Bay?

• If we are going to have real change in the quality of our waters, we must strengthen the Clean Water Act. Do your congressional representatives support the new clean water legislation in Congress? Write and ask for their support today!
  

Fun Fact

Did you know:

An adult oyster can filter 50 gallons of Bay water each day?