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'The Greatest Opportunity': 5 Takeaways from Secretary Blinken's Climate Speech on the Chesapeake Bay

April 21, 2021

In a national address from CBF headquarters in Annapolis, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week called for American leadership on climate change and highlighted the Chesapeake Bay as a blueprint for innovation to lead the world forward. Here are five big takeaways from his speech.

Nature Journaling: Bay Built

April 20, 2021

Spring is the time of year on the Chesapeake when we bid farewell to the oystering skipjacks and welcome back the hardy deadrises and Bay-builts of crabbing season.

Save the Bay News: How You Can Save the Bay (And the Planet)

April 16, 2021

Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. This month, we look at what it means to save the Bay in the era of climate change.

In Hot Water

April 13, 2021

The world's oceans have absorbed more than 90 percent of the warming generated by climate change. The Bay and the species that call it home are feeling the heat.

The Environment and Public Health: Connecting the Dots

April 7, 2021

The health of our communities is inseparable from the health of our environment. As policymakers and communities throughout the watershed face the compounding, urgent challenges of environmental degradation, public health crises, racial injustice, and climate change, solutions like these that offer significant co-benefits cannot be ignored. In caring for the Bay's health, we care for our own.

Nature Journaling: Return of the Fish Hawks

April 6, 2021

Ospreys are back! These familiar Bay birds, often referred to as fish hawks, are known for their hunting prowess while tracking down their snack of choice.

Save the Bay, Save the Planet

April 2, 2021

Through advocacy and restoration, CBF is putting practices on the ground that reduce pollution to the Bay and help communities mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Where Solar Arrays Shouldn't Go Is as Critical as Where They Do Go

April 1, 2021

Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia are projected to collectively add more than 6,200 megawatts of solar power over the next five years and it is past time to prepare.

7 Reasons Spring Is Awesome

March 26, 2021

As if we really needed a reason! Still, here are some of our favorite things about this magical season along the Bay.

Save the Bay News: Saving Fish and Fisheries

March 19, 2021

Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. This month, we look at how decades of overfishing, pollution, habitat loss, and now climate change, have put many species in trouble.

Teachers Know the Value of Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Environmental Education

March 18, 2021

For students, the pandemic has only grown their desire to be outside and protect the environment. Maryland teachers speak to the importance of CBF's environmental education program.

Global Pandemic or Not, We Won’t Stop Putting Oysters in the Bay

March 17, 2021

In the face of unprecedented challenges, we worked with partners to complete one of the world’s largest oyster restoration projects in the Little Choptank River.

Nature Journaling: Winter Waterfowl

March 16, 2021

Ducks, geese, and swans fly from the frigid north to Bay waters for the winter, bringing vibrant colors and fascinating behavior in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Millions of Anglers and Trout Brought Together in the Time of COVID

March 15, 2021

Last year was unlike any other for most things in life. The trout fishing season in Pennsylvania was no different.

A Lost River Restored

March 14, 2021

The Eastern Branch of Hampton Roads' Elizabeth River, sometimes called the “lost branch,” is the second tributary in Virginia to reach its oyster restoration milestones.

Now's the Time to Correct Blue Catfish Policy

March 10, 2021

Invasive blue catfish undergo an expensive and cumbersome inspection process that should be revised to enable Chesapeake Bay watermen to grow the blue catfish fishery.

The Tide is Turning on Offshore Drilling in the Atlantic

March 5, 2021

The Biden administration freezes new drilling leases across the country, a promising signal that they take the risks of offshore drilling and threat of climate change seriously.

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 101

March 3, 2021

An introduction and what you need to know about this influential fishery management body and how it affects the Chesapeake Bay and some of our favorite fish.

Student Leaders: Where Are They Now?

February 26, 2021

Five recent graduates from CBF's Student Leadership Program reflect on their experiences with CBF and how they have led them to where they are today.

What We Owe to George Washington Carver

February 25, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, we remember George Washington Carver, a scientist and pioneer in agricultural research. His work is fundamental to many important environmental practices used today. In particular, his research is critical to a number of CBF initiatives as it relates to today’s push for regenerative agriculture.

Save the Bay News: How Farms Can Save the Bay

February 19, 2021

Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. This month, we look at some of the farmers implementing conservation measures to help save the Bay.

Clean Water, New Grass, and Space for Wildlife

February 16, 2021

Rotational grazing improves water quality and pasture quality at Funkhouser Farms in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

Partners in Clean Water

February 10, 2021

For Chesapeake farmers to help save the Bay, the Biden administration needs to partner with them.

Congress Goes WILD for New Restoration Program

February 9, 2021

New Chesapeake WILD program will help restore fish and wildlife habitat and bolster recreational opportunities through the Watershed, if Congress delivers funding.

This Is the Way Small Farms Can Survive and Thrive

February 8, 2021

Dairy farmer Matt Bomgardner sees grazing as a way to save money and preserve family farms.