The Issues Facing Washington, D.C.

Two Great egrets share a serene corner of the Anacostia River with Canadian geese. Photo by Michael Roane Two Great egrets share a serene corner of the Anacostia River with Canadian geese. Photo by Michael Roane

Chemical Contamination

Toxic chemicals are entering our waters every day. What can we do about them? Learn more

Land Use

When the watershed's land summers from pollution and poor management so, too, does the water. Learn how

Sewage & Septic Systems

Upgrading wastewater treatment is key to cleaning up the Bay. Learn more

Stormwater Runoff

Did you know that stormwater runoff is the fastest growing source of Bay pollution? Learn more

Find out what other issues are affecting the health of the Bay. >>

In the News

05.13.13 - Press Statement: CBF Calls for Stronger House Farm Bill

05.09.13 - Press Statement: Bay Foundation Responds to EPA's Approval of PA Impaired Waters List

05.08.13 - Blue Plains Sewage Pact is a Rare Success of Cooperation in the DC Region

05.01.13 - Report: Fewer Pollutants Entering Chesapeake Bay

04.27.13 - Washington Gas Energy Services and Sterling Planet Present $132,000 to Chesapeake Bay Foundation at Annual Earth Day Tree Planting

04.26.13 - Bay's Smallmouth Bass Under Siege, Report Says

04.25.13 - Report: Smallmouth Bass Health Problems Show the Lower Susquehanna River is Impaired

04.21.13 - Partnership Reduces Carbon Emissions in the Region Today and into the Future

04.19.13 - Chesapeake Bay Survey Shows Drop in Blue Crab Population, but Spawning-Age Females Increased

04.19.13 - CBF Issues Statement on the Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey Results

04.18.13 - CBF Issues Statement on 2012 Bay Grass Acreage

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