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14 Feb 2019
CBF Issues Statement on Waters of the United States Rule
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The changes would remove protections for some wetlands and intermittent streams.
Read MorePennsylvania Office
In 1986, with Pennsylvania established as a full partner in the Bay cleanup, CBF opened its Harrisburg office. Reducing contaminated agricultural runoff by working with local farmers, fighting to save the habitat of the iconic brook trout, connecting students to the value of the waters areound them, and advocating for wise stormwater management, are just a few examples of CBF's commitment to a clean-water future in Pennsylvania.
Although great strides in reducing pollution have been made over the last decades, nearly one-quarter of Pennsylvania's rivers and streams currently suffer from pollution. The Susquehanna River, the largest source of fresh water to the Chesapeake Bay, is also the largest source of nitrogen pollution to the Bay. Contaminated runoff from agricultural, urban, and suburban areas, sewage treatment plants, septic systems, and even air pollution foul Pennsylvania streams and remain the leading sources of Pennsylvania pollution to the Bay.
CBF's Pennsylvania office strives to reduce pollution from these sources through successful collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders—including government officials, local decision-makers, farmers, landowners, and others—to implement projects, policies, and programs that address pollution in our rivers, streams, and ultimately the Bay.
Pennsylvania Office
1426 North 3rd Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102
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Harry Campbell
Pennsylvania Executive Director
Phone: 717-234-5550
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F
Additional Information
Explore Pennsylvania’s Hot Issues
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Agriculture
Agriculture
What role do farms and agricultural production play in the health of our waters?
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Polluted Runoff
Polluted Runoff
Polluted runoff is one of the most harmful sources of pollution to the Bay and its waters.
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Polluted Runoff
Conowingo Dam and Chesapeake Bay
A solution is needed to address pollution above and below Conowingo Dam.
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Habitat Degradation
Hellbender Campaign
CBF's Pennsylvania Student Leadership Council (SLC) is leading a campaign to designate an official state amphibian.
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Forest Loss
Forest Loss
To save the Bay, forests need to flourish throughout the watershed.
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Land Use
Land Use
When the watershed's land suffers from pollution and poor management, so too does the water.
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Fisheries
Amendment 3 for Atlantic Menhaden
It is critical that interim ecological reference points are established now to account for the important role menhaden play in coastal ecosystems, as the fish and the predators that depend on them need that protection without further delay.
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Agriculture
Federal Farm Bill
The Farm Bill includes conservation programs that offer tools and resources for farmers to stop pollution at its source and ensure our families enjoy clean water.
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Chemical Contamination
Insecticides: Chlorpyrifos
This extremely toxic pesticide is third on the list of toxic chemicals of concern in the Chesapeake.
News from Pennsylvania
12 Feb 2019
- News Article
- | Smithsonian Magazine
Checking in on the Health and Vigor of the Chesapeake Bay
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08 Feb 2019
- News Article
- | Bradford Era
Eastern Hellbender Closer to Becoming Official State Amphibian
Read MoreWhat You Can Do
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Get Informed
The Winter Magazine is Here!
In this issue: 2018 year in review, restoring the Bay with oysters, fighting for clean air, the power of mussels, and more.
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Get Your Limited Edition Prints
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.
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Take Action
Urge EPA: Assert Your Leadership in Bay Restoration
Ask EPA to hold the Bay states accountable for the clean water goals they committed to.
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Shop With the Bay
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.
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Take Action
Stand Up for Science
Science is under attack. We must fight back. Our legacy of clean water in the Chesapeake, and across the globe, depends on it. Sign the petition.
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Take Action
Find Your Representative
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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Get Informed
What is the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint?
Most experts consider the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint the Chesapeake Bay's best, and perhaps last, chance for real restoration.
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Share Your Story
Share Your Clean Water Story
Submit your Clean Water Story
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Get Informed
The Economic Importance of the Bay
The protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its streams and rivers are essential to a healthy and vibrant economy.
