• EPA Sets Tough Interim Rule for Bay Cleanup
• Experts Fear McDonnell Win Could Hurt Bay Cooperation
• Bay Goals Downgraded
• Read More Articles

   

Cummings Bill Goes Bipartisan

• Rep. Mike Castle, a Republican Congressman from Delaware, became the first member of Congress to add his name to the Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act since it was introduced on October 20. CBF and many other organizations strongly support the legislation.
  

Congress Passes Record Funding

• The House and Senate have approved a record $50 million in funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program.

PA Gas Permits Revoked

• Following CBF challenges to permits at three gas drilling sites in Pennsylvania, the state's Department of Environmental Protection has revoked the permits.
  

Report Reveals Toxic Threat

• A new report shows that a coal-fired power plant in Surry County, Va., would add significant, illegal amounts of toxic mercury and nitrogen to the Bay and threaten some of Virginia's most unspoiled rivers.

   

Make Your Voice Heard!

• Two critical bills are in the works in the House and Senate and they need your support today! Learn more about the bills and urge your representatives to sign on as cosponsors.
  

Who's Raising Oysters?

•  See how oyster gardens grow in this video from NBC.  

Shop Our New Online Store

• CBF's online store is back and better than ever. Show your support for the Bay. Shop today.

College T-Shirt Contest

• College students—we're looking for your creative designs for our "Save the Bay" t-shirt design contest. Contest deadline: Nov. 6, 2009

Fun Fact

Did you know:

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