Decades of Success

For five decades, CBF has been a leader for clean water rights.

1960s:

From a landmark court case for environmental law to a 90+ percent reduction in tidal wetlands loss, CBF hit the ground running.

1970s:

From a landmark court case for environmental law to a 90+ percent reduction in tidal wetlands loss, CBF hit the ground running.

1980s:

Prompted by CBF advocacy, states established critical areas preservation laws and striped bass received greater protection.

1990s:

With CBF's leadership and support, water quality standards were set, preserved, and enforced.

2000s:

CBF helped secure three major programs for farmers, saved wetlands, and founded a national environmental education partnership.

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CBF's leadership helped launch agricultural conservation efforts, save menhaden, and set in motion precedent-setting pollution reduction efforts for the Bay.