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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NewsChesapeake Bay Program Must Recognize and Include Tribal Leadership in Restoration Efforts
A coalition of Indigenous tribes announced Monday they are suspending talks with the Chesapeake Bay Program on a longstanding effort to become signatories to the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
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NewsVirginia Faces Fish Kills, Massive Algal Blooms That Threaten Bay Health
Reports of widespread fish kills are surfacing on the Eastern Shore of Virginia this week as officials continue to track harmful algal blooms, or “red tide,” in area waterways.
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NewsGovernor Spanberger Unveils Strong New Data Center Requirements
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger released a framework that would impose significant new guardrails on energy-guzzling data centers by boosting transparency and promoting requirements for clean energy and public water usage.
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Blog StoryHow Many More Osprey Chicks Must Starve to Death?
Some of the Chesapeake Bay’s best fishermen—osprey—are sending a loud warning: There aren’t enough fish in the Bay. It’s time to act.
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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