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. Add your voice. Sign the petition.

December 2007

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

CBF files suit against EPA for its failure to enforce the Clean Water Act. Learn More.

We're tired of broken promises and endless delays. It's time EPA enforced the law.

May 2009

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

The federal focus on cleaning up the Bay is great news. But will the resulting strategy have any teeth?

October 2009

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.

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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.