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CBF Issues Statement on Bay Program Funding

July 19, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)--Following the House Appropriations Committee meeting, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Vice President Kim Coble issued the following statement
This Week in the Watershed: Flipping the Script

July 14, 2017

When an anniversary or milestone approaches, the natural inclination is often to reflect on the past. As CBF celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re flipping the script—what better way to celebrate than to engage with the next generation and hear their thoughts on what it will take to save the Bay.
CBF Issues Statement on S. 1514, the Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wildlife Act

July 12, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)--On June 30, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), joined with Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Boozman (R-AR), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to introduce S. 1514, the Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wildlife Act.
Photo of the Week: Marsh Dinner

July 11, 2017

A young heron feeding in the marsh around Salt Ponds in Hampton, VA.
Celebrating 50 Years with Student Leaders

July 10, 2017

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has been working for 50 years to Save the Bay by partnering with leaders nationally, regionally, and locally in our communities.
A Cleaner Hampton River at Risk

July 5, 2017

Across the city of Hampton, people are pitching in to clean up the Hampton River.
This Week in the Watershed: Pride or Disgrace

June 30, 2017

It has been several months since the Trump administration proposed its federal budget, but we are still aghast at the draconian cuts to Bay cleanup programs.
CBF Issues Statement on Federal Efforts to Rescind WOTUS

June 27, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)--Chesapeake Bay Foundation Vice President Kim Coble issued this statement following EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announcement that they are proposing a rule to rescind the Clean Water Rule and revert to a previous definition of "waters of the United States."
Why Cut a $73 Million Program That Provides Billions in Benefits?

June 21, 2017

There is more good news for the Bay this spring. There is clear consensus in the scientific community that the health of the Bay is improving.
CBF Releases Assessment of MD, VA, and PA Milestone Progress

June 21, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's assessment of progress made implementing milestone commitments in 2016 found Maryland and Virginia largely on track to meet commitments for reducing pollution and Pennsylvania falling significantly short in reducing nitrogen pollution.
CBF Statement on City of Virginia Beach Resolution Opposing Offshore Drilling

June 21, 2017

(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation Senior Scientist Chris Moore issued the following statement regarding the passage of a resolution by the City of Virginia Beach opposing opening areas of the Atlantic Coast to offshore oil and gas drilling.
This Week in the Watershed: Spanning Generations

June 16, 2017

Inspiring. That’s the first word that came to mind when hearing the story of Walter Zadan, an integral volunteer for our Virginia oyster restoration team, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday.
This Week in the Watershed: Reason for Optimism

June 9, 2017

It's outrageous. The Trump administration's proposed federal budget zeroes out funding for clean water efforts, notably, the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint.
CBF Statement Following the Executive Council Meeting

June 8, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, Chesapeake Bay states called with one voice for continued federal partnership in the Bay cleanup. The Governors who make up the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council took courageous, bipartisan action to lead the fight against the Trump Administration's proposal to eliminate the Chesapeake Bay Program in the next fiscal year.
Funding the Bay

June 6, 2017

Tax dollars at work. It's a sign you occasionally see at road construction projects. But it also could be affixed to any number of valuable government services we take for granted as we sail, motor, fish, or swim in the Chesapeake Bay.
Thousands of Volunteers Turn out for Clean the Bay Day to Pick up Litter and Debris

June 3, 2017

(RICHMOND, VA)—Thousands of volunteers turned out today for the 29th Clean the Bay Day, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's annual shoreline and stream cleanup and one of the largest volunteer events in Virginia.
Do Something for Our Waters on Clean the Bay Day

May 30, 2017

Our rivers, beaches, and parks are home to hundreds of species of plants and animals that survive in the river bottom, at the shoreline, and in the trees and shrubs. But there's another population, too — trash.
This Week in the Watershed: A Budget Battle for the Bay

May 26, 2017

After a brief hiatus, we’re happy to bring back “This Week in the Watershed,” a weekly update on all the happenings around the watershed.
Gardeners Restore Reefs, Too

May 25, 2017

On a breezy spring day, Claire Neubert hauled a wire cage full of oysters onto her dock on Elizabeth Lake at the top of the Hampton River. This miniature oyster reef was full of life. Barnacles sprouted from shells. Little fish squirmed among the oysters. Tiny crabs crawled into the crevices.
Top 7 Reasons to Register for Clean the Bay Day

May 24, 2017

The big "Spring Cleaning" of Virginia's waterways—Clean the Bay Day, is less than two weeks away! With only one week remaining to register, there are plenty of reasons to sign up today.
CBF Issues Statement on Proposed EPA Budget

May 23, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, the Trump Administration released the details of its fiscal year 2018 budget for the Environmental Protection Agency, which proposes to zero out funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program, the Great Lakes, and other EPA Geographic Programs.
CBF Issues Statement Following Passage of Funding for Bay Restoration

May 4, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued this statement after Congress approved funding in support of Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts for the remainder of the 2017 fiscal year.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Statement on Opening Atlantic Coast to Offshore Drilling

April 28, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation Vice President Kim Coble issued the following statement regarding reports that the Trump Administration has proposed opening areas of the Atlantic coast to offshore oil and gas drilling.
CBF Issues Statement on New, Record Bay Grasses Acreage

April 27, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The Chesapeake Bay Program today released the results of the 2016 Bay grasses survey, which found a new record number of acres of habitat essential for many of the Bay's living creatures.
CBF: Annual Crab Survey Numbers Suggest Need to Maintain Regulations

April 19, 2017

(RICHMOND, VA)—Chris Moore, Senior Scientist at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, issued this statement today following the release of the annual Winter Crab Dredge Survey in Maryland and Virginia.