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An osprey lands on a nest next to it's mate in the failing light of evening along the Virginia coastline of the Chesapeake Bay in Mathews County.
Photo: Bob Diller
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's annual Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card found that extreme rainfall in 2018 cause indicator score to either decrease or remain the same
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Peggy Sanner of CBF, Senator Emmett Hanger, and Rebecca Tomazin of CBF at the presentation of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s 2019 legislator of the year award in Richmond.
Photo: Kenny Fletcher
(RICHMOND, VA)—Senator Emmett Hanger (R-Augusta) has been a leader in ensuring strong investment in farm conservation practices and other programs that reduce pollution to local streams and rivers.
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The annual Clean Water Concert series in Easton, Maryland, offers good music and outdoor summer fun.
Photo: Hilary Gibson/CBF Staff
The Clear Water Concert Series offers a FREE, family-friendly way to both celebrate our community and raise awareness about what we can do to help restore health to local rivers.
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The seafood fishery is a cornerstone of the Chesapeake Bay economy. For generations, watermen have plied the Bay for crabs, oysters, rockfish, and other delectable denizens from its depths.
Photo: Karine Aigner/iLCP
The fourth annual Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week is June 1–9, 2019.
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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A fish with unparalleled historical significance, the Atlantic sturgeon is threatened with extinction on our watch.
Photo: iStock
Remembering critical Chesapeake Bay species in honor of Endangered Species Day.
Everyone needs to take time once in a while to sit back, take a breath, and think about the future....
A reflection of the forest in a stream in Virginia at Poor Farm Park—seems like Monet painted it himself.
Bob Diller
Even as a young organization, our work was effective and got noticed. Find out what we did.
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Do you enjoy working with others to help clean the Chesapeake Bay? Do you have a few hours to spare? Whether growing oysters, planting trees, or helping in our offices, there are plenty of ways you can contribute.
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