Bay Bound - Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Monthly E-newsletter

January 2010 Bay Bound
CBF's Monthly E-Newsletter

Blackwater Wildlife Refuge10 Resolutions You Can Make to Help Save the Bay
Here are some ideas that will make 2010 a better year for you and for the Bay. Read on.

 

U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen, Senator Ben Cardin, Representative Elijah CummingsLetters Urge Congress to
Save the Bay

Thousands of voters tell Senators and Representatives to back the  Chesapeake Clean Water Act. Has Congress heard your voice yet?

 

Congested highwayFederal Ally Presses Army Corps to Deny Permit
Activists fighting to block a proposed highway in southern Maryland got support from the U.S. government. Learn more.

 

Virginia State CapitolStormwater Battle Brews
in VA Legislature

Facing legislation from builders and developers, CBF prepares to oppose all bills that threaten stormwater rules. Find out more.

 

Natural gas pipelineFines: A Drop in the Tank?
Pennsylvania recently fined a natural gas drilling company $85,000 for 13 environmental violations. Does this fine send a strong enough message?

 

Rain water pours into a suburban storm drainPA Stormwater Regulation Needs More Muscle
CBF has called on the Department of Environmental Protection to strengthen stormwater regs. Find out why.

 

New Year, New Ideas

We'd like to hear your thoughts about how we can make Bay Bound more interesting and relevant to you this year. Please take a moment to let us know.


You're Invited

For a listing of upcoming events and restoration projects check our Online Calendar

Support CBF

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Become a BayRaiser

It's fun and easy to create your own CBF web page. Invite your friends to donate and help save the Bay!

CBF Education

Educators test water quality during an outdoor courseLearn Outside this Summer!
Teachers and student leaders: Register now for our 2010 summer courses!

Help Wanted: Teacher Activists
With historic legislation pending in Congress that could swing the tide for the Bay, CBF has turned for help to partners it has worked with for decades: teachers.

Logo: No Child Left Inside
No Child Left Inside Coalition Celebrates 1500th Member!

New York state Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is 1500th Member of NCLI Coalition.

Bay Bytes

Winter Sale
Winter Sale!

It might be cold outside, but this sale is hot! Get ready for spring with our special Winter Sale.

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Photo credits: Roberta Zapf, Katie Bratcher, CBF Staff