22 Sep 2022
James Bowers
Baltimore Needs Effective and Equitable Transit Infrastructure
CBF speaks up on the transit alternatives presented in MDOT MTA’s East-West Corridor Study.
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20 Sep 2022
Christine Edward
Speaking for the Streams
Nancy Kelly has waded, assessed, and protected the Bay's rivers for decades.
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16 Sep 2022
AJ Metcalf/CBF Staff
Judge Halts Abingdon Woods Deforestation after CBF Files Second Injunction Request
A Harford Circuit Court judge today granted CBF’s request for a temporary restraining order to halt the ongoing tree clearing at Abingdon Woods for a proposed warehouse project.
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15 Sep 2022
Chesapeake Bay Program
Portsmouth Toxic Site's Cleanup Plan Needs Public Input
Following decades of threats to Portsmouth residents from toxic and radioactive waste at the Peck Iron and Metal site, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking input from Hampton Roads residents on a new cleanup plan for the site.
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14 Sep 2022
Jennifer Meckler
CBF Issues Statement On New Bay Water Quality Assessment
Overall water quality in the Chesapeake Bay declined slightly between 2018-2020, according to the most recent assessment. Following the announcement, Beth McGee, director of science and agricultural policy for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, issued this statement.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Saturday,
September
24
Branch's Baptist Church Tree Planting
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Registration Deadline: September 22
Branch's Baptist Church
Richmond, Virginia
Saturday,
September
24
Southside ReLeaf Tree Giveaway
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Registration Deadline: September 21
Southside Community Center
Richmond, Virginia
Tuesday,
September
27
Farm Volunteer Day
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Registration Deadline: September 27
CBF's Clagett Farm
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Wednesday,
September
28
Talbot County Council Candidate Forum on the Environment
6:00-8:00 p.m.Registration Deadline: September 28
Eastern Shore Conservation Center
Easton, Maryland
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