Advocacy
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its supporters are the strongest and most effective voice that exists for protecting and restoring the Bay and its rivers and streams. Through our advocacy programs we're equipping communities with the tools to advocate for science-driven laws and regulations to protect clean water.
About Our Advocacy Programs
CBF and its supporters have worked in concert for decades at local, state, and federal levels advocating for science-driven laws and regulations that reduce pollution, restore vital natural systems like oyster reefs, forests, and wetlands, and encourage smart growth in our communities. Our collective voice is the most powerful tool there is to save the Bay and its rivers and streams by ensuring clean water restoration is a national, bipartisan priority.
The Impact of Our Advocacy
CBF has active advocates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia who have helped secure clean water victories throughout the watershed.
791,825 actions taken for clean water
40,811 active digital advocates
2,200+ advocacy program participants
Advocacy Programs and Initiatives
Explore Our Programs
Clean Water Captains are Bay ambassadors who make a big difference in their communities. They share information with neighbors, congregations, schools, elected officials, and more about policy initiatives that help restore the Bay while helping to create practical and effective local clean-up plans.
The Bay Advocacy Institute (BAI) offers college students the opportunity to delve into Chesapeake Bay topics, gain real-world skills in advocacy, and develop environmental solutions for their local community and beyond. CBF provides the expertise, training, and resources for this next generation of Chesapeake advocates to engage and inspire action on the issues that matter to them.
CBF's Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards, or VoiCeS, program engages local volunteers and their communities and fosters a deeper understanding of the Bay watershed and the efforts to restore it.
Invite CBF staff to your next meeting to educate your members about Bay and water quality issues.
