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30 Sep 2019
This Month in the Watershed: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Collaboration and teamwork are critical when working towards a goal as complex and challenging as saving the Bay.
Topics: Advocacy, Chesapeake Oyster Alliance, Dead Zones, Eastern Oysters, Fisheries, Forest Loss, Offshore Drilling, Smart Growth
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27 Sep 2019
Community, Wildlife, and Clean Water at Mulberry Run Wetlands
From boggy and grassy to teaming with plants and wildlife, the manmade wetland in Waynesboro, VA is bringing new joy and less flooding to the Jefferson Park Neighborhood.
Topics: Runoff Pollution, Virginia's Stormwater Local Assistance Fund, Wetlands Protection
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26 Sep 2019
An Assault on Clean Air
The health of the Chesapeake Bay is directly connected to air pollution, which is only degrading as the Trump Administration continues its assault on the Clean Air Act and its implementing regulations.
Topics: Climate Change, Litigation
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23 Sep 2019
Why California Cars Matter for the Chesapeake
The Trump administration made yet another move this week that hinders efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. This time, the attack comes by air.
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05 Sep 2019
How Will the Story of Chesapeake Bay Restoration End? Virginia’s New Plan Is a Crucial Chapter.
It's up to Virginia state legislators to ensure the funding and programs are in place to make Virginia's strong Chesapeake Bay Blueprint a reality.
Topics: Advocacy, Agriculture, Blue Crabs, Climate Change, Eastern Oysters, Green Infrastructure, Politics, Runoff Pollution, Sewage & Septic Systems, Virginia's Agricultural Cost-Share Program, Virginia's Stormwater Local Assistance Fund
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04 Sep 2019
Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Heads in the Right Direction
Virginia recently released a strong, detailed and practical plan to reduce pollution to its portion of the Chesapeake Bay and the tidal rivers that feed it. Now, Gov. Ralph Northam and the General Assembly must turn the plan into action.
Topics: Advocacy, Agriculture, Blue Crabs, Climate Change, Eastern Oysters, Green Infrastructure, Politics, Runoff Pollution, Sewage & Septic Systems, Virginia's Agricultural Cost-Share Program, Virginia's Stormwater Local Assistance Fund
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16 Aug 2019
Could It Happen Here?
Last week, three dogs—Abby, Izzy and Harpo—had a play date in and around a seemingly harmless pond in Wilmington, North Carolina. A few hours later all three were dead. The culprit? A poisonous blue-green algae.
Topics: Algal Blooms
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09 Jul 2019
Their View: State Needs to Step Up Support of Those Working Hard to Clean Up Rivers and Streams
CBF's PA Executive Director was featured as a Guest Columnist in Time Leaders, discussing PA's role in the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint.
Topics: Air Pollution, Keystone Ten Million Trees Partnership, Water Quality
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31 May 2019
A Watershed Moment
The Bay's recovery is fragile. And we are at a pivotal time to save the Bay.
Topics: Advocacy, Agriculture, Climate Change, Dead Zones
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22 Apr 2019
"That's All There Is"
Remembering Earth Day Founder Senator Gaylord Nelson 49 years later.
Topics: Earth Day
What's Up in Pennsylvania
State and federal conservation programs provide critical funding and support to farmers who want to incorporate best management practices such as contour stripcropping (shown here), which keep valuable nutrients on farms and out of local streams and the Bay.
Tim McCabe/NRCS
