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Maryland’s Severn River Oyster Restoration to Get Major Boost From National Grant

December 21, 2023

A large-scale, community-led oyster restoration initiative in Maryland’s Severn River will kick off in early 2024 thanks to a coastal resiliency grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and Department of Defense (DOD).

CBF Chooses DNR as Next Steward of Holly Beach Farm

December 19, 2023

After more than two decades of ownership, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is proposing to transfer its portion of Holly Beach Farm in Anne Arundel County to Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

CBF Supports Maryland DNR’s Emergency Regulations for Striped Bass

November 29, 2023

Today, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced new striped bass emergency regulations to help bolster the species’ struggling population.

Baltimore City Wastewater Treatment Plant Settlement First Step in Reconciling Pollution to the Bay, CBF Says

November 2, 2023

Today, Baltimore City’s Public Works Department agreed to a $4.75 million settlement payment to address pollution from the city-owned Back River and Patapsco wastewater treatment plants.

Cumberland County Farm Project Is an Example of How the New ACAP Cost-Share Works for Cleaner Streams in Pennsylvania

December 21, 2023

Liquid manure doesn’t run off of Greg Strayer’s Cumberland County beef farm and threaten the Conodoguinet Creek any longer, thanks to a new 185,000-gallon storage area made possible with cost-share funds through Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

More Funding for Farm Practices and Livestock Exclusion Are Among CBF's Legislative Priorities for Pennsylvania in 2024

December 19, 2023

Increased and sustained funding for farm practices and more streambank fencing are among what the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) sees as legislative priorities for Pennsylvania in 2024.

Mira Lloyd Dock Award Winner’s Project Benefits Folks and Feathered Friends

November 1, 2023

Brennan Ka’aihue celebrated winning a 2022 Mira Lloyd Dock Partnership Diversity Award with a project that is for the birds.

Renewal Project Accelerates Restoration Work In Halfmoon and Pequea Watersheds

October 30, 2023

The Halfmoon and Pequea Creek Watersheds Renewal Project, coordinated by CBF, is accelerating progress toward bringing impaired streams in the two Pennsylvania watersheds back to health.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin Proposes New Funding for Water Quality and Flood Preparedness Programs

December 18, 2023

Today Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that his proposed budget will include $500 million for conservation projects, including support for water quality and flood preparedness.

Struggling Striped Bass Population Prompts Proposed Changes

December 18, 2023

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is asking the public to comment on changes to the fisheries management plan intended to help the struggling striped bass population.

Hampton Roads Land Conservation Summit Advances Discussion on Sea Level Rise, Water Quality, and Resiliency Solutions

December 5, 2023

A coalition of Hampton Roads leaders explored solutions to sea level rise, climate change, and other key water quality and habitat issues at a land conservation summit Friday in Virginia Beach.

Chris Moore Named Chesapeake Bay Foundation Virginia Executive Director

December 4, 2023

Chris Moore, most recently the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) Senior Regional Ecosystem Scientist, has taken the helm of the CBF Virginia office as its executive director.

CBF Applauds House Committee Vote to Advance Bipartisan SEEE Act

October 26, 2023

CBF applauded the House Natural Resources Committee’s approval today of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and boost funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office and expand environmental education about the Bay.

CBF Testifies in Support of Key House Bill to Bolster Bay Science, Education, and Restoration

October 18, 2023

CBF Maryland Executive Director Allison Colden today urged the House Natural Resources Committee’s Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee to act on bipartisan legislation to support the critical scientific and educational work of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Chesapeake Bay Office.

CBF Taps Restoration Expertise to Advise White House on Valuing Nature’s Benefits

September 20, 2023

CBF urged the White House not to limit the guidance it is drafting on valuing the benefits of healthy ecosystems just to regulatory decisions in comments CBF recently submitted to the Office of Management and Budget.

CBF Launching Adult Education and Advocacy Course in the Nation’s Capital

September 14, 2023

CBF is bringing its comprehensive adult education and advocacy course to the Washington, D.C., metro region this fall and encourages area residents who care about clean water to register now.