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Save the Bay News: How You Can Save the Bay (And the Planet)
April 16, 2021
Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. This month, we look at what it means to save the Bay in the era of climate change.
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In Hot Water
April 13, 2021
The world's oceans have absorbed more than 90 percent of the warming generated by climate change. The Bay and the species that call it home are feeling the heat.
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The Environment and Public Health: Connecting the Dots
April 7, 2021
It is a prescient reminder today—on World Health Day—that the health of our communities is inseparable from the health of our environment.
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Nature Journaling: Return of the Fish Hawks
April 6, 2021
Ospreys are back! These familiar Bay birds, often referred to as fish hawks, are known for their hunting prowess while tracking down their snack of choice.
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Save the Bay, Save the Planet
April 2, 2021
Through advocacy and restoration, CBF is putting practices on the ground that reduce pollution to the Bay and help communities mitigate and adapt to climate change.
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Where Solar Arrays Shouldn't Go Is as Critical as Where They Do Go
April 1, 2021
Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia are projected to collectively add more than 6,200 megawatts of solar power over the next five years and it is past time to prepare.
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7 Reasons Spring Is Awesome
March 26, 2021
As if we really needed a reason! Still, here are some of our favorite things about this magical season along the Bay.
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Save the Bay News: Saving Fish and Fisheries
March 19, 2021
Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. This month, we look at how decades of overfishing, pollution, habitat loss, and now climate change, have put many species in trouble.
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Teachers Know the Value of Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Environmental Education
March 18, 2021
For students, the pandemic has only grown their desire to be outside and protect the environment. Maryland teachers speak to the importance of CBF's environmental education program.
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Global Pandemic or Not, We Won’t Stop Putting Oysters in the Bay
March 17, 2021
In the face of unprecedented challenges, we worked with partners to complete one of the world’s largest oyster restoration projects in the Little Choptank River.
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Nature Journaling: Winter Waterfowl
March 16, 2021
Ducks, geese, and swans fly from the frigid north to Bay waters for the winter, bringing vibrant colors and fascinating behavior in a variety of shapes and sizes.
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Millions of Anglers and Trout Brought Together in the Time of COVID
March 15, 2021
Last year was unlike any other for most things in life. The trout fishing season in Pennsylvania was no different.
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A Lost River Restored
March 14, 2021
The Eastern Branch of Hampton Roads' Elizabeth River, sometimes called the “lost branch,” is the second tributary in Virginia to reach its oyster restoration milestones.
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Now's the Time to Correct Blue Catfish Policy
March 10, 2021
Invasive blue catfish undergo an expensive and cumbersome inspection process that should be revised to enable Chesapeake Bay watermen to grow the blue catfish fishery.
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The Tide is Turning on Offshore Drilling in the Atlantic
March 5, 2021
The Biden administration freezes new drilling leases across the country, a promising signal that they take the risks of offshore drilling and threat of climate change seriously.
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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 101
March 3, 2021
An introduction and what you need to know about this influential fishery management body and how it affects the Chesapeake Bay and some of our favorite fish.
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Student Leaders: Where Are They Now?
February 26, 2021
Five recent graduates from CBF's Student Leadership Program reflect on their experiences with CBF and how they have led them to where they are today.
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What We Owe to George Washington Carver
February 25, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, we remember George Washington Carver, a scientist and pioneer in agricultural research. His work is fundamental to many important environmental practices used today. In particular, his research is critical to a number of CBF initiatives as it relates to today’s push for regenerative agriculture.
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Save the Bay News: How Farms Can Save the Bay
February 19, 2021
Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. This month, we look at some of the farmers implementing conservation measures to help save the Bay.
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Clean Water, New Grass, and Space for Wildlife
February 16, 2021
Rotational grazing improves water quality and pasture quality at Funkhouser Farms in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
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Dinner and a Movie: Lovin' the Bay This Valentine's Day
February 11, 2021
From fungi documentaries to French classics, spatchcocked chicken to oysters and mignonette, these farm films and foods pair perfectly with Bay-saving.
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Partners in Clean Water
February 10, 2021
For Chesapeake farmers to help save the Bay, the Biden administration needs to partner with them.
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Congress Goes WILD for New Restoration Program
February 9, 2021
New Chesapeake WILD program will help restore fish and wildlife habitat and bolster recreational opportunities through the Watershed, if Congress delivers funding.
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This Is the Way Small Farms Can Survive and Thrive
February 8, 2021
Dairy farmer Matt Bomgardner sees grazing as a way to save money and preserve family farms.
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Students to Maryland Legislators: We Need Climate Solutions Now!
February 3, 2021
CBF Student Leaders from across the state spoke up about the need for strong climate legislation.
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The Day the Ladybugs Moved In
February 1, 2021
On their farm in Frederick County, Maryland, MK and Andrew Barnet are working to restore the soil, the water, and the planet—all in the name of good food and good life.
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Why Environmental Literacy Should be Part of Pennsylvania’s Education Standards
January 29, 2021
Without these key topics included in our education program, we risk losing the opportunity to create well-informed students through environmental investigations and exploration.
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Six Remarkable Memories from a Five-Decade Career
January 28, 2021
Upon his retirement, longtime CBF Educator Bill Portlock reflects on special moments in the field.
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From a ‘Cry for Survival’ to a Call to Action: President Biden Takes First Steps for the Chesapeake Bay
January 27, 2021
Early actions by the Biden administration will help us save the Bay by returning science to the core of federal decision-making, advancing environmental justice, and tackling climate change.
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Save the Bay News: 2020 State of the Bay and Legislative Sessions
January 22, 2021
Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. Start with our 2020 State of the Bay report, a comprehensive scientific assessment of where the Chesapeake's health stands now.
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It's Time for Maryland Leaders to Double Down on Support for Restoring the Chesapeake Bay
January 13, 2021
Maryland is at a crossroads in its efforts to meet pollution reduction goals in time for the 2025 bay cleanup deadline.
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Testifying on Behalf of Clean Water
January 12, 2021
CBF Student Leader Connor Ransom reflects on his experience giving public testimony on an environmental amendment in Maryland.
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CBF Student Leaders Ask Congress to Save the Bay
January 11, 2021
As the 117th Congress is sworn in, a group of students has come together to share their thoughts on what the federal government needs to do to save the Bay.
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Trees Are Improving Communities and Virginia Legislators Can Help
January 7, 2021
Trees are a simple and effective tool to make Virginia neighborhoods more livable while providing a cost-effective option to address environmental concerns. In the upcoming General Assembly session, Virginia legislators should help cities and counties expand those efforts.
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