The federal government has failed the Chesapeake Bay.
CBF is fighting back.

Through education, advocacy, and litigation CBF is aggressively pushing the federal government to step up and do its job to require the states to reduce pollution and to take action if they don't.

December 2007 -
December 2010

EPA and Bay-area states begin work on pollution limits or Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Learn More.

Will we finally get off the "dirty waters" list or will special interests cause more delay?

January 2009 - May 2010

CBF suit against EPA ends with historic binding agreement for pollution reductions. Learn More.

On May 11, 2010, CBF achieves a legally enforceable commitment from EPA to take steps to remove the Bay from the federal "dirty waters" list.

May 2009 - May 2010

President Obama calls for federal agencies to make restoring the Bay a priority. Learn More.

The administration released its restoration plan May 12, 2010. Enforcement will be critical.

October 2009 - December 2010

Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. Elijah Cummings introduce the Chesapeake Clean Water Act. Learn More.

It's the single most important legislation for clean water in a generation.

Help make the Chesapeake Bay a national model for clean water.

09.01.10 - States' Bay Cleanup Plans Ddue - Va dragging feet?
08.30.10 - Regs Won't Affect Those Who Already Comply

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The federal government has failed the Chesapeake Bay. CBF is fighting back.

Help make the Chesapeake Bay a national model for clean water.

The federal government has failed the Chesapeake Bay.
CBF is fighting back.