News

New Conowingo Dam License Critical to Bay Restoration

February 16, 2023

The new Conowingo Dam license process can be transformative for the Bay, but only if Maryland officials can work through the challenges of dealing with the dam’s private operator, the utility Constellation Energy.
With State Help, Farmers Make A Difference

February 15, 2023

Virginia legislators are considering several important proposals that could open significant opportunities for more farmers to improve their business operations while working for cleaner water.
The Deep Roots of Regenerative Agriculture

February 14, 2023

Tens of thousands of years ago, farmers of color around the world pioneered ways of working the land that are critical for restoring ecological balance, clean water, and community today.
Pennsylvania Eyes Next Steps to Reduce Agricultural Pollution

February 13, 2023

Funding will soon be flowing from Pennsylvania’s new cost-share Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) to help more farmers put pollution-reduction measures on the ground, creating optimism and momentum for cleaner rivers and streams in the Keystone State.
Our Family's Journey to Slash Plastic Use

February 6, 2023

CBF Clean Water Captain Kit Norlan shares how her family set out to shrink their consumption of plastic and paper, with information that could help you do the same.
Before, During, and After the NASA GLOBE Trees Challenge 2022

February 3, 2023

From 11 October to 11 November, 2022, volunteers around the world took part in the NASA GLOBE Trees Challenge 2022: Trees in a Changing Climate. The challenge resulted in 4,700+ tree height observations from 1,500+ locations in 50 GLOBE countries.
Four Ways the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Would Benefit You

January 31, 2023

Thanks to draft legislation, the Chesapeake Bay may finally get the national recognition, along with greater public access, that lawmakers and environmental groups in the region have been seeking for decades.
Save the Bay News: State of the Bay, Oyster Milestones, and Exploring Your Watershed

January 27, 2023

What does the 2022 State of the Bay mean for the long-term health of the Chesapeake and the communities that depend on it? Dive into the big takeaways from the recently released report and more stories about the state of the Bay.
Oysters on the Rise

January 26, 2023

There are finally bright spots for the Bay’s oysters. The collaborative Chesapeake Oyster Alliance—nearing the halfway milestone of its ambitious campaign to add 10 billion oysters to the Bay—is part of the resurgence.
A New Year, a New Governor, a New Chance to Clean up the Chesapeake Bay

January 25, 2023

As one year ends and another begins, many of us have hope and optimism for the new year. In these early days of 2023, CBF is encouraged that momentum in 2022 can bring us closer to cleaner rivers and streams in Pennsylvania.
Seven Steps to Writing a Bay-Friendly Farm Bill

January 24, 2023

Nutrient runoff from farms is the largest source of pollution in our waters. Reducing it is also the biggest opportunity to restore them. That’s why this year’s Farm Bill debate in Congress is so important.
Learning for Life

January 19, 2023

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of CBF's award-winning Education programs, we reflect that the first way to get young people to care about the Bay is to let them experience it.
Learning for Life

January 19, 2023

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of CBF's award-winning Education programs, we reflect that the first way to get young people to care about the Bay is to let them experience it.
Five Things You Should Know from the 2022 State of the Bay Report

January 18, 2023

The Chesapeake Bay this month earned a D+ in CBF’s biennial report card assessing the watershed’s health. While the overall score remains unchanged from two years ago, there’s a lot going on below the surface. Here are five big takeaways.
Five Ways We’re Advocating for Bay Restoration in 2023

January 11, 2023

Legislative sessions have kicked off around the watershed. Here’s what we’re fighting for.
More Than Just a Love of Oysters

January 9, 2023

Former CBF student leader and current Baltimore educator Jess Jenkins describes what brought her back to the Bay.
Governor-Elect Moore Has Right Plan for Chesapeake Bay; Restoring Hope Is First Step

January 5, 2023

Maryland Gov.-Elect Wes Moore’s optimism is a welcome antidote to the recent gloom surrounding the Chesapeake Bay cleanup.
Clean Water Advocacy: December 2022 Update

December 29, 2022

Though a slower season for advocacy, the past three months saw some important developments on clean water issues across the watershed.
A Fight for History in Hobson

December 21, 2022

Waterwoman and activist Mary Hill is fighting to restore her community’s rights and way of life in Hobson, Virginia.
Freshwater Lifelines

December 19, 2022

Habitat and clean water are the backbone of efforts to stem biodiversity loss in the Chesapeake’s rivers and streams. An important reminder as this month’s United Nations COP 15 Biodiversity Conference adjourns.
Save the Bay News: The Best of 2022

December 16, 2022

How do you sum up 2022? For the Chesapeake Bay, here are CBF's top stories of the year.
Pitching Plastic Bags

December 14, 2022

Plastic bags continue to choke our waterways and health. But there’s a solution!
Top Five Advocacy Wins for the Bay in 2022

December 12, 2022

We look back at what clean water advocates accomplished across the watershed this year.
Enjoying Oysters this Holiday Season?

December 9, 2022

Here are five things Capt. Karl wants you to know about storing oysters, keeping them fresh, and what to do with all those shells after your oyster roast.
Groundbreaking Greenhouse Gas-Reduction Program at Risk in Virginia

December 7, 2022

By ending participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, often called RGGI, Virginia would lose a key tool for reducing air pollution from power plants, which contributes to pollution to the Bay.