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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NewsTangier Challenges Color Governor Spanberger and Chesapeake Bay Commission Visits to Island
The Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) this week traveled to Tangier, Virginia, where commission members reaffirmed their commitment to work toward the goals outlined in the updated Chesapeake Bay Agreement and highlighted efforts to preserve and protect Tangier Island.
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Blog StoryComing Up Empty: Commercial Watermen in Maryland are Finding Fewer Menhaden
Commercial bait fishermen, who supply menhaden to other fisheries like blue crabs, are stretched thin as it gets harder to find fish.
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NewsU.S. Congressional Leaders Tour CBF’s New Oyster Restoration Center in Maryland
Dozens of federal, state, and local leaders got a sneak preview of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) new Truman T. Semans Center for Oyster Restoration and Innovation in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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NewsChesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses Up, But Some Rivers See Trouble Spots
Underwater grasses across the Chesapeake Bay reached their highest point since 2018, though some rivers continue to see troubling declines, according to 2025 survey results released today by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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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