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Breaking Through Concrete Ceilings

February 17, 2023

Dr. Mamie Parker has spent her life making history as a Black, female conservationist, paving the way for young Black women who want to pursue a career in the environmental world.

The Deep Roots of Regenerative Agriculture

February 14, 2023

Tens of thousands of years ago, farmers of color around the world pioneered ways of working the land that are critical for restoring ecological balance, clean water, and community today.

Our Family's Journey to Slash Plastic Use

February 6, 2023

CBF Clean Water Captain Kit Norlan shares how her family set out to shrink their consumption of plastic and paper, with information that could help you do the same.

Four Ways the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Would Benefit You

January 31, 2023

Thanks to draft legislation, the Chesapeake Bay may finally get the national recognition, along with greater public access, that lawmakers and environmental groups in the region have been seeking for decades.

More Than Just a Love of Oysters

January 9, 2023

Former CBF student leader and current Baltimore educator Jess Jenkins describes what brought her back to the Bay.

A Fight for History in Hobson

December 21, 2022

Waterwoman and activist Mary Hill is fighting to restore her community’s rights and way of life in Hobson, Virginia.

Save the Bay News: The Best of 2022

December 16, 2022

How do you sum up 2022? For the Chesapeake Bay, here are CBF's top stories of the year.

Save the Bay News: Urban Gardens, Toxic Cleanups, and Community Action

November 18, 2022

Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content. This month we share resources for how you can get involved in speaking up for the Bay every day.

5-Millionth Tree Marks Milestone for Pennsylvania

November 10, 2022

Trees provide a plethora of benefits to waterways, farms, economies, and people. That makes them a powerful tool as Pennsylvania works to accelerate progress toward its clean water commitments.

Toxic Waste Hits Home in Hampton Roads

November 4, 2022

As EPA plans cleanup, pollution sparks concern in a Portsmouth community. High tides and heavy rains wash floodwaters over the contaminated site in low-lying Hampton Roads, polluting waterways, threatening wildlife, and creating a public health risk.