Higher river flows in the spring push back the ocean's salty influence; in autumn, drier weather diminishes river flow and the ocean marches up the estuary. The habitats and migration patterns of many Bay creatures, including Blue crabs, oysters, and striped bass, rely on this cycle of change.
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.
Tell PA reps to designate the Eastern hellbender PA's official state amphibian!
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.
Help plant more trees in Pennsylvania!
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.
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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