News

This Week in the Watershed: Forest Fervor

February 8, 2019

We are losing our forests at an alarming rate throughout the watershed.
A Sustainability Sham

December 21, 2018

A student who fails to complete all their assignments doesn't receive a passing grade. But if Omega Protein gets their way, this logic won't hold true in the world of fishery management.
This Week in the Watershed: Bivalve Blues

December 7, 2018

During the rush of Thanksgiving week, a critical report was released on the current and future state of oysters in Maryland. And it didn’t bring good news.
This Week in the Watershed: 7 Tips for a Bay-Friendly Thanksgiving

November 16, 2018

It's hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As you prepare for the annual feast with family and friends, there are things you can do to help save the Bay and its rivers and streams.
Renowned Photographer James Balog Talks Climate Change and the Bay

October 11, 2018

For decades, photographer James Balog has focused on the relationship between people and nature. For his latest project, Balog traveled across the country to examine how people are altering the elements of life—from wildfires to air pollution to rising waters.
This Week in the Watershed: Rain Repercussions

September 14, 2018

All eyes are south of the Bay watershed this week, as Hurricane Florence barrels towards the Carolinas. The storm is predicted to cause billions of dollars in damage, with historic flooding and devastating storm surge forecast.
A Call to Action for Hellbenders and Trees

September 11, 2018

There's no denying that I have a greater interest in the happenings in the Pennsylvania State House than my fellow 17 year-olds. But as a member of Pennsylvania's Student Leadership Council, I understand the value of clean water to the Commonwealth and recognize the influence the halls of government in Harrisburg have on our rivers and streams.
CBF Issues Statement Concerning Oyster Sanctuary Changes

September 5, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today Governor Hogan announced that the state will shift restoration efforts from Breton Bay to the Manokin River. The decision to use only state funds for restoration on the Manokin raises serious concerns that the sanctuary could be opened to harvest in the future.
Rod and Reef Slam Fishing Tournament Returns for Second Year to Highlight Diversity of Fish Species on Oyster Reefs

August 31, 2018

(SHERWOOD, MD)—Anglers seeking a unique experience on the Chesapeake Bay should register now for the second annual Rod and Reef Slam on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Trump Plan Endangers Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs

August 28, 2018

It's difficult growing up a crab. Cold winters, predators, dead zones, vanishing habitat — these are just some of the threats a young crustacean faces. And now, a plan by the Trump administration to open the Atlantic seaboard to oil and gas exploration and drilling could upset the already precarious life cycle of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab.
CBF Brings Bedford Farmers to the Bay

August 22, 2018

Last July, 10 farmers from the base of Virginia's Blue Ridge mountains in Bedford County spent an eye-opening weekend on islands in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay during CBF's latest Farmers to the Bay excursion.
CBF Issues Statement on CBSAC Crab Report

June 27, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation interim Environmental Protection and Restoration Vice President Alison Prost issued this statement following the release of the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee's (CBSAC) annual blue crab report.
This Week in the Watershed: A Little Spark

May 18, 2018

When Robert Dean was planning the first Clean the Bay Day 29 years ago, his greatest worry was getting enough volunteers to leave the comfort of their homes on a Saturday morning to get dirty and tired picking up trash. But he underestimated the love Virginians have for their waterways.
Former Riverkeeper Tom Leigh to Help Eastern Shore Localities Reduce Pollution

April 18, 2018

(EASTON, MD)—Tom Leigh, a former local Riverkeeper and Chesapeake Bay Trust program director, has been hired as a clean water expert to counsel multiple Eastern Shore localities.
Democracy in Action

April 18, 2018

When the new federal funding bill was signed into law a couple weeks ago, it wasn't an accident that it fully supported EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program—a critical piece of Chesapeake restoration.
This Week in the Watershed: A Disappearing Act

April 13, 2018

After months of meetings, letters, phone calls, and emails, it looked like we were going to take a step, albeit it a small one, towards strengthening Maryland’s outdated Forest Conservation Act. Until the legislation disappeared.
This Week in the Watershed: Unfinished Business

April 6, 2018

It’s an exciting time on the Bay and its rivers and streams. Ospreys are back, flora is beginning to bloom, and the days are lengthening. And in Richmond and Annapolis, activity is beginning to wind down in the halls of its Capitols.
This Week in the Watershed: Embracing Innovation

March 30, 2018

Every day we all witness a growing threat to the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams.
CBF Applauds Senate's Passing a Bill That Sets Fertilizer Application Rates and Restrictions

March 21, 2018

(HARRISBURG, PA)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following statement from Pennsylvania Executive Director Harry Campbell applauding the state Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 792, which sets lawn fertilizer application rates and requires certain registrations, licenses, and inspection fees.
This Week in the Watershed: The Best in the World

March 9, 2018

"Why the Chesapeake Bay is the best in the world." That's the headline emblazoned atop an editorial this week in the Washington Post.
CBF Statement on Future of Menhaden Management in Virginia

March 7, 2018

(RICHMOND, VA)–Legislation aiming to protect menhaden and keep Virginia in compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) menhaden management plan has failed to advance in Virginia's General Assembly.
MD's Forest Conservation Act Need to Be Revisited

March 6, 2018

Forest destruction in Maryland is a major concern of the state legislature this year and with good reason.
Anne Arundel County Now Needs to Prevent Future Turtle Runs

March 2, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Alison Prost, Maryland Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, issued this statement following a decision by the Anne Arundel County Board of Appeals to dismiss a case involving a controversial development called Turtle Run at Deep Cove.
This Week in the Watershed: Acting Out

February 23, 2018

To save the Bay, accepting the status quo is often not an option.
Fighting for the Future of Our Forests

February 16, 2018

Growing up in Maryland, the forests and woods in our communities have always been a place of fresh air, sanctuary, and play.