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We Are Built for These Moments

February 13, 2025

It is important to remember that our work is so much bigger than the federal government. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation itself grew from a recognition that government action alone is insufficient to protect our waterways. We are built for these moments.

The Karen Noonan Center, 30 Years Strong

January 30, 2025

A victim of the Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing over Lockerbie, 20-year-old Karen Noonan was a college student devoted to education and the outdoors. For more than 30 years, her legacy has lived on through this CBF education program.

CBF Relocates Pennsylvania Office to Wildwood Park in Harrisburg

December 19, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) staff in Pennsylvania has surrounded itself with woodlands, water, and wildlife by relocating to Wildwood Park in Harrisburg.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Kati Grigsby Recognized as Top 40 Under 40 Professional

October 18, 2024

Kati Grigsby, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Hampton Roads Restoration Coordinator, was named as a Top 40 Under 40 professional by Inside Business this week.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Mourns Loss of Maryland Senior Scientist, Doug Myers

July 10, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) mourns the loss of Maryland Senior Scientist Doug Myers. During his tenure at CBF, Doug fiercely advocated for Bay health and environmental justice.

CBF Named One of Baltimore’s Best Places to Work

April 29, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) this month earned a spot on the Baltimore Business Journal’s 2024 Best Places to Work list.

Bay Foundation Equity Director Wants Advocacy as Diverse as Nature

April 16, 2024

Carmera Thomas-Wilhite is the first vice president of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in CBF's history, and a leading regional voice on the critical topic.

Former Chesapeake Bay Foundation Leader Receives Top Virginia Award

April 15, 2024

Peggy Sanner, former Virginia Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, received a top statewide environmental award for the pivotal role she played in building partnerships and advancing legislative and regulatory policy for a healthier environment for Virginians.

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).

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 Announces Tola Sanni as New Chief Financial Officer

November 9, 2023

CBF has selected Tola Sanni as its new Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the organization's accounting, payroll, and financial & grant management, and reporting. She also serves as the treasurer of CBF’s Board of Trustees.

Little Pieces of Life, Green, and Community

November 9, 2023

In building local food systems that support community and environmental wellbeing, small and urban farms have an outsized impact.

CBF Taps Paul Smail as New Top Watchdog for Clean Water and Communities that Depend on It

August 3, 2023

Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) President and CEO Hilary Harp Falk is pleased to announce that CBF has a new top watchdog protecting clean water and the communities that depend on it in Paul Smail, who has been promoted to Vice President for Litigation and General Counsel, Richard T. Pelham Chair.

The Ultimate Watershed Watchdog

June 26, 2023

After nearly 20 years at CBF, Vice President for Litigation Jon Mueller is ready for his next big challenge.

CBF Mourns the Loss of Dr. Beth McGee, CBF Director of Science and Agricultural Policy

June 5, 2023

CBF mourns the loss of Dr. Beth McGee, CBF’s Director of Science and Agricultural Policy. Since coming to CBF in 2003, Beth played a crucial role in assessing the health of the Bay, leading the science of Bay restoration, and helping CBF craft policy solutions.

Julia Krall Named Executive Director Of Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Pennsylvania

April 25, 2023

Julia Krall is the new Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in Pennsylvania. She succeeds CBF Staff Attorney Trisha Salvia, who had been serving as Interim Director.

Allison Colden Named Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Maryland Executive Director

April 24, 2023

CBF has named Dr. Allison Colden as its new Maryland Executive Director. Colden enters the new role after six years at CBF as Maryland Fisheries Scientist.

Maryland General Assembly Honors CBF Education’s 50th Anniversary

March 30, 2023

Today, the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates issued formal resolutions to mark the 50th anniversary of CBF's environmental education program.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Leader Calls for Shifts in Bay Cleanup

March 8, 2023

A little over a year ago, Hilary Harp Falk took over as president and CEO of CBF. Thirteen months later, she sat down with Tim Wheeler of the Bay Journal to talk about the future of the restoration effort and CBF’s role in it.

Carmera Thomas-Wilhite Joins CBF As Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

February 7, 2023

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is pleased to announce that Carmera Thomas-Wilhite has joined the organization as Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.

Otis Jones Elected Chesapeake Bay Foundation Board Chair

February 1, 2023

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) Board of Trustees last week elected Otis S. Jones as its chair for a three-year term.

Save the Bay News: Environmental Rights, Wetland Fights, and Clean Water

October 21, 2022

Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content. This month we look at a legislation model to advance clean water protections and climate action, the federal Clean Water Act, and a pivotal Supreme Court case that could jeopardize wetlands.