23 May 2025
Lexi Hack
Two Childhoods, One Bay
From flaming rivers to cleaner air, explore how 55 years of environmental action—and inaction—shape the world our children inherit.
Read MoreSaving the Bay through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration.
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21 May 2025
Rebecca Derstine
There’s No Place Like Home … for Environmental Learning
Pennsylvania teachers are getting students outside and learning about their local environment thanks to a NOAA grant. But Trump’s proposed budget cuts threaten to take this critical program away.
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22 May 2025
CBF Staff
Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population Drops to Distressing Low
Blue crabs in Maryland and Virginia have dipped to the second lowest number in recent history, according to results from the annual blue crab winter dredge survey conducted jointly by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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21 May 2025
John Werry
With Passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly, Chesapeake Bay Loses Fierce Champion
Nine-term Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) died today, passing away “peacefully at his home this morning, surrounded by family,” according to a statement his family posted on Connolly’s website.
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20 May 2025
Sue Mangan Photography
Hampton River Restoration Kicks off With CBF’s Largest Living Shoreline
In Hampton, a major new initiative is underway by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to protect the city from climate change threats by building its largest living shoreline combined with oyster reefs.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Tuesday,
May
27
Oyster Gardener Spat Return
4:00-6:00 p.m.Registration Deadline: May 25
Prospect Bay Country Club
Grasonville, Maryland
Thursday,
May
29
Thursday,
May
29
Oyster Gardener Spat Return
4:00-6:00 p.m.Registration Deadline: May 27
Londontowne Community Boat Ramp
Edgewater, Maryland
Monday,
June
2
Ongoing: Volunteers are invited to join us at Clagett Farm in Maryland. We have opportunities to help plant, weed, and harvest food for our CSA and the surrounding community. We also have opportunities to help care for trees in our tree nursery. See our calendar to register.
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