Press Release
February 29, 2016
Supreme Court Allows Chesapeake Bay Blueprint to Stand
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The U.S. Supreme Court today denied the request of the American Farm Bureau Federation and its allies to take up their case challenging the legality of the Chesapeake Bay clean-up plan known as the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint. Read More
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Press Release
February 29, 2016
Michael D. Hankin Receives Conservationist of the Year Award from Chesapeake Bay Foundation
(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has awarded its Conservationist of the Year Award to Michael D. Hankin, President/CEO of the independent investment firm of Brown Advisory. Read More
Press Statement
February 22, 2016
CBF Statement on Budget Bills Released by Virginia's House and Senate
(RICHMOND, VA)—"The Chesapeake Bay Foundation sincerely thanks members of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees for supporting measures that reduce pollution from agriculture and sewage treatment plants."
Rebecca LePreel, Virginia Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, issued this statement following the budget proposals recently released by the House of Delegates Appropriations Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. Read More
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CBF In the News
February 21, 2016
Approve Funding to Keep Virginia Waters Clean
(The Virginian-Pilot)—Christy Everett, CBF's Hampton Roads Director, writes, "Polluted runoff is a difficult problem, but one with known solutions. Robust support for the Stormwater Local Assistance Fund will help Virginians in Hampton Roads and across the commonwealth to enjoy the benefits of clean water." Read More
CBF In the News
February 8, 2016
State Must Invest in Its New Clean Water Plan
(York Dispatch)—Harry Campbell, CBF's Pennsylvania Executive Director, writes, "Pennsylvania has unveiled a new strategy for cleaning up its polluted waterways, and it will take the necessary investments from leaders in Harrisburg, and a unified effort across the Commonwealth, for the plan to succeed." Read More
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March Winds and April Flowers Bring CBF Excitement
It's time to get outdoors! Spring at CBF brings Clean the Bay Day, oyster restoration activity, tree plantings, and more. Check the calendar for the latest.
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TURNING THE TIDE, SAVING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
Episode #25
Supreme Court Denies Farm Bureau Attack
March 1, 2016
CBF President Will Baker and Vice President for Litigation Jon Mueller applaud the Supreme Court's historic decision to uphold the legality of the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint.
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Episode #24
The Art of Grazing
February 16, 2016
CBF President Will Baker talks with CBF's Clagett Farm Manager Michael Heller about the benefits of rotational grazing and soil management.
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