Videos

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.

To All Who Save the Bay

The Oyster Path at CBF’s Brock Environmental Center

Visit this fascinating walking path of interpretive signs on the grounds of CBF’s Brock Environmental Center or take the video tour.

Nansemond Indian Nation: Restoring Connections Through Oysters

After centuries of displacement, the Nansemond Indian Nation is rebuilding connections to their ancestral waterway, raising oysters for restoration work and volunteering to build living shorelines.

An Urban Oasis Threatened

People from all walks of life flock to the James River in Richmond, Virginia, to swim in clear water, kayak and raft the rapids, and relax and recharge along its rocky banks. But sewage spills and overflows continue to threaten recreation along the James River, highlighting the need for more work and investments to ensure it's a healthy place we all can enjoy.

Silvopasture: Adding Trees to Pastures to Improve Lands and Waters

Silvopasture is the integration of trees and grazing livestock that enhances herd health and farm productivity. Trees for Graziers' Austin Unruh and Pennsylvania farmer Tim Sauder show us on-the-ground silvopasture progress in Lancaster County.

Freshwater Mussels: Unsung Heroes at Risk

In the rivers and streams of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, dozens of species of freshwater mussels do wild and wonderful things that remain hidden to almost everyone.

Air Pollution in the Bay

What is air pollution? Where does it come from? And how can we help improve air quality? Find the answers to these questions and more with this new video from CBF Educators.

Fish and Fellowship

Every spring, anglers from all walks of life flock to the James River in Richmond as shad, perch, catfish, and more show up in great numbers. Hear from them how waterways bring us together and just plain make life better.