News

Freshwater Mussels: Wild, Wonderful, and Waning

August 16, 2021

Carolina Slabshells, Tidewater Muckets, Green Floaters—an amazing diversity of freshwater mussels call the rivers and streams of the Bay watershed home. But we’re losing species faster than we can understand them.

Virginia's Next Governor Should Commit to Clean Water and the Good Life

August 13, 2021

As the governor’s race heats up, candidates should look to the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint for a big environmental win.

Infrastructure Investments Can Help the Environment, Improve Health and Create Jobs

August 5, 2021

Conservation groups across the commonwealth urge legislators to invest in clean water infrastructure projects that will create vast long-lasting benefits.

Farm Funding is Our Best Shot to Reduce Bay Pollution

August 4, 2021

Focusing on farms is the best strategy to meet the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint's clean water pollution limits by 2025.

Save the Bay News: Herons, Oysters, and a New Kind of Classroom

July 23, 2021

Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. This month, we look at how cities can be home to wildlife and provide students with hands-on educational nature experiences.

Kids Learn about Our Watershed Anytime with Backyard Bay Savers

July 20, 2021

Learning comes naturally when students find connections to their everyday lives. Backyard Bay Savers shines a new light on what kids see every day in our region.

Healing Waters

July 19, 2021

Efrain Carcamo passes on his love of nature to his three children as they hunt for litter lodged by the current among rocks and branches along the James River in Richmond, VA.