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Multiple FacilitiesGeographically, economically, and culturally, the Chesapeake Bay is the center of Maryland life. But pollution from the state's cities, sprawling suburbs, and poultry and dairy farms has severely degraded the Bay.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation opened its first office in Annapolis, Maryland's state capital, in 1967. From Annapolis, at our Philip Merrill Environmental Center—the World's First LEED Platinum Building—we advocate for strong legislation to protect water quality, educate thousands of students and teachers a year about Bay issues, restore oyster reefs and stream buffers, and lobby for resources to help farmers and communities limit polluted run-off and reach water quality standards.
A look at the 2019 Maryland General Assembly session.
6 Herndon Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland 21403
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Alison Prost
Maryland Executive Director
Maryland Office
410-268-8816
CBF Headquarters Offices
410-268-8816
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
CBF's Clagett Farm embraces farming methods that are truly sustainable both economically and environmentally. The farm raises crops and beef cattle and supports a Community Supported Agriculture... Read More
In support of re-establishing this keystone species, CBF established its Maryland Oyster Restoration Center (ORC) in 2002. The ORC serves as the central location for all of CBF’s oyster restoration... Read More
The Philip Merrill Environmental Center houses the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) headquarters, Maryland state office, and an education program. It is also a highly popular event venue. In design,... Read More
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Arthur Sherwood Environmental Education Center let's students explore the waters of Meredith Creek in Annapolis, Maryland. Read More
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Karen Noonan Memorial Environmental Education Center, near Blackwater Wildlife Refuge, gives students the opportunity to explore pine forests, underwater grass beds,... Read More
CBF's skipjack Stanley Norman is a part of Bay history and an excellent platform for students of all ages to learn about oysters, the life of a Chesapeake Bay waterman, and Bay-related issues of... Read More
To save the Bay, forests need to flourish throughout the watershed.
Drilling offshore poses unjustifiable risks to the Bay, its living resources, tourism economy, and the many jobs that depend on clean water.
Wetlands are a critical component to the protection and restoration of the Bay.
State, federal, and local partners are rebuilding oyster reef ecosystems in 10 tributary rivers to improve water quality and biodiversity in the Bay.
It's time to end sewage overflows in Baltimore.
What role do farms and agricultural production play in the health of our waters?
The Chesapeake Oyster Alliance is a multi-year effort designed to spark governmental action, public attention, and funding to accelerate ongoing oyster restoration efforts in the Chesapeake Bay. The ambitious goal of this collaborative effort is to add 10 billion new oysters by 2025 in Virginia and Maryland waters.
Polluted runoff is one of the most harmful sources of pollution to the Bay and its waters.
They've been called "the most important fish in the sea."
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Instead of decreasing funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program by 90 percent, as the Trump Administration proposed, the House increased funding from $73 million to $85 million.
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In this issue: reef ball research,federal funding for trees, the might bee, Virginia's Eastern Shore, the Bay's Spanish-speaking community, and more.
The Bay is threatened again by the Trump Administration's proposed budget.
Stop the clearcutting of more than 200 acres of high-value Maryland forest!
A portion of the sales of these Nancy Hammond signed and numbered limited edition giclée prints will provide critical funding for CBF's mission programs.
From our online giving catalog to our CBF Store, we've got lots of ways you can help Save the Bay while doing your own shopping! Check it out.
Drop off your empty oyster shells, volunteer to pickup shells and deliver them to CBF, host a recycling pickup. Find out more.
The Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis, Maryland provides a magical waterfront setting for your next special event.
Find your elected officials and let them know you care about the Bay and clean water! Use this form to find your federal, state, and local representatives.
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The 2018 State of the Bay Report makes it clear that the Bay needs our support now more than ever. Your donation helps the Chesapeake Bay Foundation maintain our momentum toward a restored Bay, rivers, and streams for today and generations to come.
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