Videos

60 Seconds Around the Bay in January

22 Jan 2021 00:01:00

Late-breaking news and story highlights from around the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

2020 State of the Bay Report Press Conference

05 Jan 2021 01:03:14

This year's State of the Bay report shows us that even though the science-based Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint is working, the Bay that 18 million of us call home is still a system dangerously out of balance. The road to restoration is steep, and the clock is ticking.

Menhaden: The Chesapeake's Unsung Hero

14 Dec 2020 00:03:58

Small, silvery, and packed with nutritional might, menhaden have often been referred to as the "most important fish in the sea."

Press Conference: Hampton Environmental Impact Bond

03 Dec 2020 00:34:26

The City of Hampton closed on Virginia’s first environmental impact bond issued in December 2020, which is only the third bond of this type issued in the country.

The Macon and Joan Brock Classroom: Construction Update

25 Nov 2020 00:01:00

See how a sustainable building comes together by following recent progress on the Macon and Joan Brock Classroom in Virginia Beach. The environmental leaders of tomorrow will soon have a pioneering new education center to call their own!

Saving the Bay During COVID-19

25 Nov 2020 00:01:29

This year tested us like no other. But the passion, strength, and resilience of the CBF community continues to shine. Never has our fight for clean water been more important. And never have we been more honored and overwhelmed by the unyielding support of the CBF family.

Finance: Securing Capital & Protecting Investments

10 Nov 2020 00:58:55

From startup to expansion to maintenance and operations, money makes the oyster farm run. Growers and economists review options for finding capital, maximizing profits, and protecting your investments for long-term financial sustainability.

Case Study: Homeowner's Living Shoreline Stops Erosion

10 Nov 2020 00:03:55

See how Virginia waterfront property owner Norman Colpitts uses a cost-effective living shoreline to protect his property while benefiting the environment. The living shoreline includes a small oyster reef to prevent erosion on his property. These oysters create wildlife habitat, filter and clean the water, and slow down waves before they erode the shore.

Nutrient Credit Trading: Challenges & Opportunities

10 Nov 2020 00:58:54

Nutrient credit trading has been touted as a gamechanger for the oyster aquaculture industry, but how does it actually work? Growers and experts weigh in on how to take advantage of this growing opportunity and discuss challenges to implementation.

Welcome and Opening Keynote

10 Nov 2020 00:36:49

Welcome by Don Webster, UMD Extension, and Keynote Address by Paul Zajicek, President, National Aquaculture Association.