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Multiple FacilitiesSince 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
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.
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is proposing changes that would cut Wheelabrator emissions by 200 tons a year, or roughly by one fifth. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) joined other environmental groups and community groups in pushing for the reduction. After extensive study of the plant, CBF applauds MDE's proposal for the short term, but believes Wheelabrator can do even better.
The Chesapeake Oyster Alliance is a multi-year effort designed to spark governmental action, public attention, and funding to accelerate ongoing oyster restoration efforts in the Chesapeake Bay. The ambitious goal of this collaborative effort is to add 10 billion new oysters by 2025 in Virginia and Maryland waters.
The blue crab is one of the more resilient of Chesapeake species, but its fate depends on many factors.
To save the Bay, forests need to flourish throughout the watershed.
Drilling offshore poses unjustifiable risks to the Bay, its living resources, tourism economy, and the many jobs that depend on clean water.
They've been called "the most important fish in the sea."
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.
More than 60 citizens from across the Eastern Shore participated in "Clear Voices-Clean Water Call to Action," a citizen-activist training initiated by CBF.
Photo: Eddie Chen
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The Queen Anne’s County Board of Commissioners candidate forum on the environment that was canceled due to the potential of hazardous weather related to Hurricane Florence has been rescheduled for Oct. 8.
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Everyone needs to take time once in a while to sit back, take a breath, and think about the future. "Turning the Tide" is going on hiatus to do just that. We look forward to returning with a fresh new format to provide you with an even better perspective on the progress being made to turn the tide and save the Chesapeake Bay. In the meantime, please browse our archive below.
Join us for these upcoming forums and ask your candidates for local office what they will do to clean up your local rivers and creeks and the Chesapeake Bay.
A portion of the sales of these Nancy Hammond signed and numbered limited edition giclée prints will provide critical funding for CBF's mission programs.
In this issue: changing federal regulations, pollution on the Elizabeth and Severn Rivers, blue crabs, oyster farming, climate change, and more.
Ask the EPA to hold the Bay states accountable for the clean water goals they committed to.
Drop off your empty oyster shells, volunteer to pickup shells and deliver them to CBF, host a recycling pickup. Find out more.
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.
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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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