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(RICHMOND)—Today Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced his Administration’s budget proposal, which includes historic investments in programs to restore Virginia waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.
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Governor Northam’s plan for an historic investment in Virginia’s natural resources will help keep the recovery of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams on track.
Photo: Chris Moore
(VIRGINIA BEACH)—Today Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced his Administration’s proposed budget increases for critical programs that benefit Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Read MoreJoin CBF February 25, 2019 as we celebrate the Chesapeake Bay and its beloved oyster.
REGISTER NOWJoin us for a fun-filled evening on the water's edge with great friends, amazing live music, cool drinks, and mouth-watering food at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's annual Bands in the Sand event.
REGISTER NOWThe Chesapeake Bay's 64,000-square-mile watershed covers parts of six states and is home to more than 18 million people.
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The trees being planted along this farm stream will create a healthy buffer as they grow.
Photo: CBF Staff
At first glance, the federal Farm Bill, full of wonky agriculture policy and programs with countless...
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Virginia's Caledon State Park is a National Natural Landmark known for its old-growth oak-tulip poplar forest and prime habitat for bald eagles along the Potomac River.
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