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CBF Statement on Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling

January 23, 2019

(RICHMOND, VA)—A proposed ban on offshore drilling in Virginia’s waters is scheduled to be considered this Thursday by the Virginia Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources.
Broad Coalition Supports Trees for Clean Water Bill

January 18, 2019

(RICHMOND, VA)—A broad coalition of Virginians urges support of legislation introduced by Virginia Delegate Mark Keam to expand the ability of localities to require tree planting or replacement during the development process to achieve specific water quality goals.
Waterway Solutions in the Old Dominion

January 17, 2019

I have high hopes the Virginia General Assembly will protect our waterways.
2018 State of the Bay: A Stiff Reality Check

January 15, 2019

A cynic might be tempted to say that our optimism for the Bay a year ago was false, but a clear-eyed optimist will instead look closely at the important scientific signals and watch carefully as 2019 progresses.
This Week in the Watershed: The Wavy Line of Progress

January 11, 2019

The work to save the Bay and its rivers and streams is not without challenges. And in 2018, one of the greatest challenges came from above–rain, and lots of it.
CBF Statement on Air Board Approval of Buckingham Compressor Station Permit

January 8, 2019

(RICHMOND, VA)—Today the Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board approved a permit for the Buckingham natural gas compressor station linked to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
2018 Bay Health Score Drops as Massive Rains Increase Pollution

January 7, 2019

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s biennial State of the Bay report score decreased one point this year to 33, equivalent to a D+. The drop was largely due to increased pollution and poor water clarity caused by record regional rainfall.
Photo of the Week: Legacy

December 31, 2018

Oyster shells on the Chesapeake Bay at low tide, during the golden hour, in Mathews County, VA.
CBF Statement on Proposed Changes to Mercury Air Toxics Standards

December 28, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Yesterday, the EPA proposed to change how it looks at the costs and benefits of the Mercury Air Toxics Standards.
Top Five Facebook Posts of 2018

December 27, 2018

Did any of these posts show up on your Facebook feed?
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.
CBF Statement on Buckingham Compressor Station Permit

December 19, 2018

(RICHMOND)—Today the Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board postponed a decision on the permit for the Buckingham natural gas compressor station linked to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, in order to take in additional public comment.
Hampton to Tackle Flooding with Creative New Tool

December 19, 2018

(VIRGINIA BEACH)—The City of Hampton could be the first in Virginia to take on pioneering projects that reduce flooding and prevent pollution by using environmental impact bonds, a creative new funding tool being leveraged through a partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Quantified Ventures.
CBF Statement on Gov. Northam Budget Proposal

December 18, 2018

(RICHMOND)—Today Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced his Administration’s budget proposal, which includes historic investments in programs to restore Virginia waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.
This Week in the Watershed: A Win for the Bay

December 14, 2018

At first glance, the federal Farm Bill, full of wonky agriculture policy and programs with countless acronyms, doesn't appear to have a connection with the health of the Bay and its rivers and streams.
CBF Statement on Gov. Northam Proposing Historic Investment in Natural Resources

December 12, 2018

(VIRGINIA BEACH)—Today Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced his Administration’s proposed budget increases for critical programs that benefit Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Statement on WOTUS Change

December 11, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation Vice President Lisa Feldt issued this statement today following the EPA announcement proposing to revise the definition of "waters of the United States" rule.
CBF Issues Statement on Compromise Federal Farm Bill

December 11, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—After reviewing the proposed federal Farm Bill compromise, which will be considered by the House and Senate, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Director of Science and Agricultural Policy Beth McGee issued this statement.
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.
CBF Statement on Grant to Increase Hopewell Trees

December 7, 2018

(HOPEWELL)—This week the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awarded an approximately $200,000 grant to continue a major effort in Hopewell by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and partners to increase the city’s tree cover and the use of natural solutions to flooding.
Growing up Green in Goochland, Virginia

December 6, 2018

Elementary students become environmental stewards through outdoor learning.
CBF Opposes Menhaden Sustainability Certification

December 4, 2018

(RICHMOND)—Omega Protein's Atlantic menhaden fishery was recommended for a leading seafood sustainability certification by the Marine Stewardship Council in a draft report released today by analyst SAI Global.
Making History in 2018

December 4, 2018

Right in our own backyard, the world's greatest environmental recovery is taking place. And that is in no small part thanks to you.
CBF Issues Statement on Grant to Expand Rotational Grazing

December 4, 2018

(HARRISBURG, PA)—The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced yesterday that the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will receive more than $850,000 to promote rotational grazing (also known as prescribed grazing) in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia.
Photo of the Week: We Send Greetings!

December 3, 2018

A beautiful day at Hughlett Point Nature Preserve was made even nicer by a huge flock of pelicans arriving, a waving crab, and fishing for over 2 hours!