News

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Statement on WOTUS Change

December 11, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation Vice President Lisa Feldt issued this statement today following the EPA announcement proposing to revise the definition of "waters of the United States" rule.

This Week in the Watershed: Bivalve Blues

December 7, 2018

During the rush of Thanksgiving week, a critical report was released on the current and future state of oysters in Maryland. And it didn’t bring good news.

Making History in 2018

December 4, 2018

Right in our own backyard, the world's greatest environmental recovery is taking place. And that is in no small part thanks to you.

This Week in the Watershed: The Coldest Ever

November 30, 2018

Many of us are still regaining feeling in our toes and ears.

Defining the Chesapeake

November 28, 2018

Exploring the rich Native American history that is intrinsic to our region’s identity.

This Week in the Watershed: 7 Tips for a Bay-Friendly Thanksgiving

November 16, 2018

It's hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As you prepare for the annual feast with family and friends, there are things you can do to help save the Bay and its rivers and streams.

The Original Thanksgiving Dinner Reimagined

November 15, 2018

We can only imagine the bounty the Bay could have provided the first Thanksgiving participants, just a decade removed from Captain John Smith’s first voyage up the Chesapeake.

This Week in the Watershed: The Ripple Effect

November 9, 2018

We face numerous issues cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams. And these issues are interconnected.

This Week's Election

November 8, 2018

Many are asking what Tuesday's election will mean for the Bay. Our staff are assessing the new political landscape and the opportunities and challenges that may lie ahead.

This Week in the Watershed: The Bay Ballot

November 2, 2018

Tuesday's elections may determine the success or failure of the Chesapeake Bay cleanup.