Press Statement
Final Blue Crab Stock Assessment Shows Concerning Long-Term Decline
The long-awaited Chesapeake Bay blue crab stock assessment was officially released in June by the Chesapeake Bay Program.
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Press Statement
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Continues to Fight Harmful Dam Project in York County
Attorneys for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and partner environmental organizations argued in court today in support of an appeal filed last fall against the hydroelectric project that would be located in Cuffs Run.
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Press Statement
Maryland Maintains Oyster Harvest Limits Despite Market Challenges
Despite a growing oyster population in the Bay, watermen have faced numerous economic challenges—from weather to changing markets. The committee supported conservative bushel limits that would prevent more inventory from flooding the market and further depressing prices.
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Press Statement
Governor Spanberger Signs Measure Rejoining RGGI
Governor Spanberger and the legislature should be applauded for rejoining RGGI, a regional carbon trading program for power plants that generates revenue, which is then used for priorities like flood preparedness and resilience programs.
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Press Statement
Panel Delays Decision on Tribal Recognition in Chesapeake Bay Agreement
State and Federal leaders on Tuesday put off a decision on whether they will grant a longstanding request by a council of Tribes from around Virginia to be added as signatories to the updated Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
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Press Statement
Lawmakers Deliver Menhaden Research Funding in Budget, but Shortchange Other Conservation Priorities
The Virginia House and Senate this week gave final approval to the Commonwealth’s two-year budget plan for the period starting July 1, shortchanging clean water and conservation priorities even as they delivered long-sought research funding for the menhaden population in the Chesapeake Bay.
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Press Statement
Region’s Leaders Face Pivotal Test in Implementing Bay Restoration Plan
As a key committee of state and federal leaders meets tomorrow to hash out Chesapeake Bay restoration plans, CBF is calling on them to take bold action to meet clean water goals by 2040.
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Press Statement
Governor Spanberger Supports Funding for Menhaden Research
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger on Friday requested that lawmakers add $2 million to the biennial budget for research into the Chesapeake Bay menhaden population—funding that is vital to understanding the key forage fish and its importance to Bay ecology.
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Press Statement
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Passes Data Center Bills
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives yesterday passed a suite of bills aimed at addressing mounting concerns around data center development.
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Press Release
Maryland’s Land Preservation Plan Must Prioritize Trees
As Maryland finalizes its land conservation plan for the next decade, CBF is urging state leaders to require more trees along rivers and streams.
