Save the Bay
S a v e t h e B a y
Our Work
At the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, we are creating a healthy and resilient Bay ecosystem where people, plants, and animals thrive.
View All ProgramsEnvironmental Education
For more than 50 years, CBF's award-winning education programs have connected students, teachers, and school leaders to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Through hands-on field experiences, leadership training, and classroom support, we're inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders.
Advocacy
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its supporters are the strongest and most effective voice that exists for protecting and restoring the Bay and its rivers and streams. Through our advocacy programs we're equipping communities with the tools to advocate for science-driven laws and regulations to protect clean water.
Restoration
CBF performs hands-on restoration work with community partners across the watershed to reduce pollution at its source and rebuild the Bay's natural filters—oyster reefs, forests, soil, and wetlands. These efforts not only improve water quality in the Bay and its rivers, they also protect shorelines, provide habitat for wildlife, cool cities, and increase our resilience to climate change.
Litigation
CBF's Litigation team works to protect, enforce, and bring about meaningful change for our Bay region's waters and people. For decades, our team has served as a watchdog for the Bay and its rivers and streams, holding polluters, regulators, and decision-makers accountable to ensure clean water for all.
Chesapeake Bay Vitals
How is the Bay doing?
Bay watershed gets a C+ in latest health grade
Underwater grasses are up in the lower Bay
Crab population increases 46% over last year
Latest News & Stories
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NewsCourt Ruling a Huge Loss for Stormwater Solutions in Maryland
After years-long legal battle, environmental partners urge state to step up on stormwater runoff—Maryland's fastest growing pollution source.
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NewsMaryland Residents Strongly Support Oyster Sanctuaries, Despite Proposals to Roll Back Their Protections
More than three in four voters support keeping Maryland’s oyster sanctuaries protected, despite state and federal efforts that threaten to open these reefs to harvest, according to polling data released today by CBF.
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NewsDEQ Report Highlights Major Problems for Eastern Virginia Groundwater Supply
DEQ found that the Virginia Coastal Plain (VCP) aquifer system, which roughly covers the portion of the Commonwealth that stretches from Interstate 95 to the Chesapeake Bay, is stressed to the point where groundwater resources would be unlikely to support significant future growth or economic development in much of eastern Virginia.
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Blog StoryLegacy of a Green Building
Reflecting on the impact of CBF’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center, 25 years after it earned the world’s first LEED Platinum certification.
How to Get Involved
From signing up for an event to shopping our CBF Store, there are so many ways you can get involved in the Save the Bay movement.
Chesapeake Plants, Animals, and More
The Chesapeake is home to more than 3,600 species of plants and animals. Discover some of the rich, extraordinary wildlife and habitat that make this place so special.
Threats and Opportunities
The Bay region faces a number of threats, challenges, and opportunities, including climate change, air pollution, agricultural and urban/suburban polluted runoff, and more. Learn more and what you can do to help.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Classes on how to become a Chesapeake steward, opportunities to grow oysters and plant trees, summer Eco-Camps and Student Leadership Expeditions—there are countless ways to join the save the Bay movement!
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