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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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.
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(ANNAPOLIS, MD)--Chesapeake Bay Foundation Vice President Kim Coble issued this statement following EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announcement that they are proposing a rule to rescind the Clean Water Rule and revert to a previous definition of "waters of the United States."
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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.
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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.
Even as a young organization, our work was effective and got noticed. Find out what we did.
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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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