Since 1990, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) has been committed to protecting and restoring the remarkable Eastern Shore waterways for us and future generations. Yet unhealthy development patterns and too much pollution from farms, stormwater, and sewage continue to threaten this special place. Right now is the most important moment in the history of CBF's Save the Bay effort, and the Eastern Shore is a critical place where these efforts to restore the health of our waterways must succeed.
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They've been called "the most important fish in the sea."
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Brock Environmental Center is one of the most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings in the world.
The blue crab is one of the more resilient of Chesapeake species, but its fate depends on many factors.
Since colonial times, the Chesapeake (meaning "great shellfish Bay" in Algonquin) has lost more than 98 percent of its oysters. But as recent studies find, all is not lost.
Polluted runoff is one of the most harmful sources of pollution to the Bay and its waters.
When the watershed's land suffers from pollution and poor management, so too does the water.
The Chesapeake Bay watershed is an integral part of the health and wealth of millions of people.
What role do farms and agricultural production play in the health of our waters?
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's assessment of progress made implementing milestone commitments in 2016 found Maryland and Virginia largely on track to meet commitments for reducing pollution and Pennsylvania falling significantly short in reducing nitrogen pollution.
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The Bay needs you more than ever. Become a CBF member today.
Find your elected officials and let them know you care about the Bay and clean water! Use this form to find your federal, state, and local representatives.
Most experts consider the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint the Chesapeake Bay's best, and perhaps last, chance for real restoration.
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In the first episode of Back to Baysics, find out why oyster sanctuaries are important to the Chesapeake Bay.
From our online giving catalog to our CBF Store to shopping on Amazon, we've got lots of ways you can help Save the Bay while doing your own shopping! Check it out.
The protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its streams and rivers are essential to a healthy and vibrant economy.
In this podcast episode, CBF President Will Baker discusses agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay region.
What does the Bay, its rivers and streams mean to you? What impact have the Bay and its local waters had on your life? We'd like to know.
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Founded in 1967, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest independent conservation organization dedicated solely to saving the Bay.
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