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Explore the latest clean water news from around the region. Plus, find media contacts in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C.

CBF Staff

Meet the Media Relations Team

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  • Marketing & Communications

    Kenny Fletcher

    Director of Communications and Media Relations, Virginia & Federal Media Contact

  • Valerie DiMarzio.
    Marketing & Communications

    Valerie DiMarzio

    Maryland Communications & Media Relations Manager

  • David Sherfinski.
    Marketing & Communications

    David Sherfinski

    Virginia Communications & Media Relations Manager

  • Alex Johnson.
    Marketing & Communications

    Alex Johnson

    Pennsylvania Communications & Media Relations Manager

  • Executive Leadership

    Rob Beach

    Vice President for Marketing and Communications

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  • Press Statement

    This week the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) reduced the menhaden harvest in the Chesapeake Bay by about 33 percent, but failed to take significant action on coastwide limits.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Release

    A coalition of environmental groups is calling for a moratorium on new data center construction in Virginia until data centers can meet specific environmental goals and standards on clean energy, water use and transparency.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Statement

    The report found microplastics present at every single sample location, and specific microparticles from clothing and hard plastics at nearly every location.

    Alex Johnson
  • Press Statement

    The data raise questions about the menhaden population ahead of a key decision by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Statement

    After nearly two years of negotiations, the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Policy Steering Committee announced that a coalition of Indigenous tribes will not become signatories to the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Statement

    Working together to revitalize the Susquehanna River, all of its tributaries, and the communities that rely on them must be a priority for Pennsylvania in this critical time.

    Alex Johnson
  • Press Statement

    At a pivotal moment for Chesapeake Bay restoration, Virginia voters have chosen two new members to send to Congress next year.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Statement

    At a critical moment for the environment, local economies, and the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland voters hit the polls yesterday to elect leaders at the federal, state, and county levels.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    These are critical leadership positions for Chesapeake Bay protection and restoration, as much of Maryland’s environmental policy legislation passes through the committee.

  • Press Statement

    Fisheries panel to vote on proposed limits in November Pressure is mounting while a major fisheries panel prepares to consider much-needed reductions to the Chesapeake…

    David Sherfinski

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