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High School Student Helps Oysters Flourish in Virginia

November 12, 2019

Laney Bonner has become a great promoter of CBF’s oyster gardening program, all while keeping up as a student at Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Virginia Oyster Gardeners Break Records in 2019

August 9, 2019

Volunteer oyster gardeners in Virginia this year raised and returned nearly 104,000 adult oysters to plant on sanctuary reefs, nearly three times the 39,000 oysters returned in 2018.

CBF Statement on Signing of Virginia Aquaculture Bills

June 25, 2019

(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)—Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed two bills that will help support Virginia's oyster and clam aquaculture industry and others who use Virginia's tidal waters.

Oyster Restoration: It's Easier Said Than Done

January 21, 2019

Fisheries on Both VA, MD Legislative Agendas for 2019

January 2, 2019

Photo of the Week: Legacy

December 31, 2018

Oyster shells on the Chesapeake Bay at low tide, during the golden hour, in Mathews County, VA.

CBF Statement on Gov. Northam Budget Proposal

December 18, 2018

(RICHMOND)—Today Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced his Administration’s budget proposal, which includes historic investments in programs to restore Virginia waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.

CBF Statement on Lynnhaven River Oyster Restoration NFWF Grant

December 3, 2018

(VIRGINIA BEACH)—Today the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awarded two grants for oyster restoration in the Lynnhaven River to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Lynnhaven River NOW.

Harry Lester: Use Nature-Based Solutions to Address Flooding

November 13, 2018

With his recent executive order, Gov. Ralph Northam wisely directed the commonwealth to prepare for the inevitable impacts of climate change.

Chris Ludford of Pleasure House Oysters Talks Clean Water

October 4, 2018

When it comes to clean water, watermen and oyster farmers are on the front line making positive impacts for the Bay and it's rivers and streams.