Saving the Bay through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration.
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Take an interactive look at the history of Bay cleanup efforts. See how the Blueprint milestones lead up to the 2025 clean water deadline.
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Use our interactive map to see the impact successful cleanup efforts are having throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
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What is the Blueprint?Why this is our last, best hope for a restored Bay.
What is Killing the Bay?There are three major contributors to the poor health of our streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. Do you know what they are?
Fact or Fiction?We bust the myths Bay restoration opponents want you to believe.
Update on CongressHow will sequestration affect progress for the Chesapeake Bay?
Update on Local EffortsFind out what your state is doing to achieve its pollution reduction goals.
Who's Opposing the Clean Water Blueprint?Efforts to clean the Bay are being attacked by special interests with enormous political influence.
Implementing the Blueprint: A TimelineTake a look at how the Blueprint will lead us to a clean Bay by 2025.
The History of Bay Cleanup EffortsVoluntary efforts to clean up the Bay go back almost 30 years. What's changed?
How You Can HelpConcrete steps you can take to protect the Blueprint and help clean up the Bay by 2025.
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