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Headwater Streams: Protecting Where Rivers Begin

April 2022 - Goslings Jump from Nest

On April 28, 2022 mama and papa goose cajoled their brood to make the jump from their elevated nest. The parents flew five minutes before the first chick joined them on the ground. We've sped up the video as it took eight minutes for all the goslings to get up the nerve to join their parents.

Pollinators: Tiny Creatures Making a Big Difference in Our Lives

With the spring gardening season upon us, look for pollinator favorites like milkweed, coneflower, bee balm, and clustered mountain mint.

One 'Really Empowering' Trip to Richmond

What is it like as a high schooler to sit down with state senators and delegates in their offices in Richmond, Virginia? CBF Student Leader Jordyn Lewis recounts her experience speaking with legislators during the 2022 General Assembly session.

How to Make a Smith Island Cake with Mary Ada Marshall

Baker Mary Ada Marshall shares her secrets on how to whip up a tasty, classic 10-layer Smith Island cake.

Michael Heller on Growing a Regenerative Farm

or 40 years, Michael Heller, CBF's Clagett Farm manager, has tirelessly worked to rebuild soil health and save the Bay. In March, he retires. Throughout his career, he has transformed the way we think about food, farms, and the connection between land and water.

Rotational Grazing: Green Grass, Healthy Cattle, Clean Streams

Our Top Priorities for Maryland's 2022 Legislative Session

At the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, our leaders and scientists—including Maryland Executive Director Josh Kurtz—will be asking Gov. Larry Hogan and state lawmakers to invest in infrastructure that expands natural filters, prevents flooding, and mitigates the harmful effects of climate change.

2021 State of the Blueprint Press Conference

January 5, 2022, press conference on the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's 2021 State of the Blueprint report.

A Chesapeake Champion Retires

After more than 40 years of passionate, steadfast leadership, Will Baker, the intern-cum-president who has devoted his entire professional life to the Chesapeake Bay, retires from CBF's helm. Baker was nothing if not relentless in his singular pursuit to save the Bay.