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.
See what's in store for the 2018 Maryland General Assembly session.
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Alan Girard
Eastern Shore Director
Maryland Eastern Shore Office Update
Phone: 410-543-1999
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F
Drilling offshore poses unjustifiable risks to the Bay, its living resources, tourism economy, and the many jobs that depend on clean water.
It is critical that interim ecological reference points are established now to account for the important role menhaden play in coastal ecosystems, as the fish and the predators that depend on them need that protection without further delay.
On July 20, 2017, MDE filed a notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to respond to its petition for stronger air pollution controls in upwind states.
They've been called "the most important fish in the sea."
Cities and towns near the Chesapeake Bay are facing a major threat from sea level rise. The good news is that nature-based solutions can help us adapt to recurrent flooding.
The blue crab is one of the more resilient of Chesapeake species, but its fate depends on many factors.
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.
To save the Bay, forests need to flourish throughout the watershed.
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued the following statement concerning the Congressional spending bill released last night.
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The Maryland General Assembly and the case of the disappearing forest conservation study bill. In this episode, CBF President Will Baker and CBF Maryland Executive Director Alison Prost talk about the legislative process and the outcome of this year’s Maryland General Assembly Session.
Science is under attack. We must fight back. Our legacy of clean water in the Chesapeake, and across the globe, depends on it. Sign the petition.
Calling all restaurants and oyster lovers--If you serve oysters or enjoy them this season we want to recycle your shells.
Drop off your empty oyster shells, volunteer to pickup shells and deliver them to CBF, host a recycling pickup. Find out more.
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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.
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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