Federal & Watershed-Wide Releases
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Amid Striped Bass Struggles, CBF Urges the Public to Weigh In on Rebuilding Plan
September 22, 2025
After years of alarming red flags for striped bass in Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is currently considering new harvest restrictions for the iconic fish. Members of the public can learn more and voice their concerns at several upcoming in-person or virtual hearing options and submit comments to ASMFC by Oct. 3.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Oyster Restoration Center in Anne Arundel County
September 19, 2025
Representatives from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) were joined this week by partners and supporters to celebrate a ceremonial groundbreaking at what will henceforth be the Truman T. Semans Center for Oyster Restoration and Innovation in Galesville, Maryland.
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House Committee Bill Could Derail Work to Restore Bay Oyster Reefs and Habitat
September 11, 2025
Funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) work to restore the Bay and its waterways, fisheries, and wildlife would take a serious hit in the fiscal year 2026 funding bill the House Appropriations Committee adopted yesterday by a vote of 34-28.
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Lackluster Progress in Reducing Chesapeake Bay Pollution Underscores Need for Strong Agreement
September 4, 2025
While there is slightly less pollution flowing into the Chesapeake Bay from major rivers in recent years, water quality in the Bay has remained steady, according to an analysis released yesterday by the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program.
Maryland Releases
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Chesapeake Bay Partners Achieve Large-Scale Oyster Restoration Goal
September 17, 2025
At a celebratory event in Annapolis, dozens of environmental partners marked a major milestone for oyster restoration in Chesapeake Bay. Totaling roughly 2,000 acres of habitat restored, this effort is considered the largest oyster restoration initiative in the world.
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Baltimore Oyster Partnership Expands Restoration With 5-Million Oyster Goal
August 26, 2025
Today, the Baltimore Oyster Partnership, a joint initiative between the Waterfront Partnership's Healthy Harbor Initiative and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), kicked off its 13th season of oyster restoration with a celebratory press event at Harbor East Marina, announcing a bold new goal: planting 5 million oysters in the Baltimore Harbor by 2030.
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Amid Historic Summer Storms, Clean Water Advocates Express Concerns With Major Maryland Stormwater Permit
August 22, 2025
Maryland has missed a critical opportunity to reduce stormwater pollution running off the state’s highways, roads, and bridges and into local waterways, according to experts from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), Chesapeake Legal Alliance (CLA), and Maryland League of Conservation Voters (LCV).
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Maryland Rod & Reef Youth and Family Fishing Derby Welcomes Kids and Families
August 20, 2025
Kids who are avid anglers, or who want to try fishing for the first time, are now welcome to sign up for the 2025 Maryland Rod & Reef Youth and Family Fishing Derby on September 6 at Port Covington Marina.
Pennsylvania Releases
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Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Closing in on Lofty Goal as Spring Planting Plans Take Shape
March 5, 2025
The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership (K10) plans to add nearly 200,000 new trees to Pennsylvania this year, approaching a lofty goal of 10 million new trees planted by the end of 2025.
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$50 Million in Governor's Budget Proposal Would Mean Cleaner Pennsylvania Rivers and Streams
February 5, 2025
CBF praised inclusion of $50 million in recurring budget investments for the Clean Streams Fund, which funds Pennsylvania's Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program.
Virginia Releases
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The Five Big Environmental Issues Facing Virginia’s Next Governor and What They Can Do About It
August 28, 2025
As the campaign for Virginia’s governor heats up, Virginia’s next governor will need to tackle a host of environmental issues affecting homes and businesses, including flooding, climate change, pollution, toxics, and agriculture.
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Virginia Wesleyan University Will Be Renamed Batten University
August 21, 2025
Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) will be renamed Batten University, university officials announced August 20. The renaming is aimed at honoring Frank and Jane Batten’s philanthropic legacy.
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Hampton River Restoration Project Achieves Major Milestone with Deployment of Innovative Natrx Basalt Oyster Shell Bags
June 26, 2025
The "Roots to Reef" initiative spearheaded by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in the Hampton River reached a critical new milestone this week in its mission to bolster the city's climate resilience.
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Solar Regulations Go Into Effect in Virginia
June 20, 2025
Years in the making, regulations governing large-scale solar projects in Virginia have been finalized and went into effect Wednesday, June 18. These regulations establish standards for mitigation when a solar project causes significant impacts to farms and trees.
