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Maryland Farmers Demonstrate Regenerative Agriculture for State Leaders
October 21, 2024
On Friday, October 18, Maryland policymakers, environmental partners, and farmers visited two Frederick County farms that are improving soil health, water quality, climate resilience, and biodiversity through regenerative agriculture.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Kati Grigsby Recognized as Top 40 Under 40 Professional
October 18, 2024
Kati Grigsby, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Hampton Roads Restoration Coordinator, was named as a Top 40 Under 40 professional by Inside Business this week.
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Virginia Tribal Leaders Explore Connection Between Land Stewardship and Health
October 18, 2024
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is proud to partner with Old Dominion University (ODU) for a “Healing Through the Land” panel discussion with Tribal leaders on Oct. 21.
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New Map of Mussel Hotspots Created
October 17, 2024
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) this month released a new map that identifies potential habitats of native freshwater mussels, part of a project funded by a grant to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF).
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Volunteers Complete 158-Foot Living Shoreline to Protect Hampton City Shoreline
October 17, 2024
Over 100 volunteers joined the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and the City of Hampton to complete a living shoreline at Bluebird Gap Farm that will enhance native habitats and stabilize shorelines.
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Young Striped Bass Continue Years-Long Struggle in Chesapeake Bay
October 17, 2024
Today the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released another year of alarming results from an annual survey of juvenile striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay.
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$500,000 Grant to CBF Will Strengthen And Expand Riparian Buffer Efforts in 12 Counties
October 17, 2024
A grant of $500,000 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) was one of a dozen new grants totaling more than $3.4 million announced this week that will improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat in parts of Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay watershed and other watersheds.
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New Plans in the Works for Cleaner Streams in Lancaster and Centre Counties
October 15, 2024
CBF, local residents, and other conservation organizations will be working together to create watershed management plans that will improve water quality in Lancaster and Centre counties.
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Bipartisan House Bill Would Dedicate Funds to Essential Oyster Recovery Work
October 15, 2024
The Oyster Reef Recovery Act of 2024 would establish an Oyster Restoration and Conservation Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and allow it to dedicate up to $15 million annually for the next five years to oyster recovery work.
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Richmond Faith Forum to Explore How Spiritual Leaders can Inspire Climate Change Resilience
October 11, 2024
To help faith leaders navigate critical issues in the face of climate change, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), Church in the Public Square, Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Union Presbyterian Seminary, and Virginia Interfaith Power and Light are co-hosting a two-day Faith Forum beginning Oct. 16. The forum will explore the vital role of spiritual leadership in caring for creation.
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Maryland Commits to Additional Large-Scale Oyster Restoration
October 9, 2024
In a much-anticipated step towards future Chesapeake Bay restoration, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that it will target three new tributaries for large-scale oyster restoration.
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Maryland Congressional Leaders Meet Ahead of Chesapeake Bay Restoration’s Next Phase
September 26, 2024
As officials plan for the next phase of Chesapeake Bay restoration, states in the Bay watershed will not meet goals to reduce pollution to the Bay by a 2025 deadline despite recent progress, members of Maryland’s congressional delegation and an EPA official said at a press conference yesterday.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Urges Virginia Communities to Apply for Climate Adaptation Grants
September 25, 2024
Another round of grant funding opened this month for projects that strengthen communities’ resilience to climate change and protection from extreme weather through the Community Flood Preparedness Fund.
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Virginia Regulators Reverse Course to Keep Ban on Winter Blue Crab Season
September 24, 2024
In a significant reversal, Virginia state regulators Tuesday killed the possibility of opening the blue crab winter harvest for the upcoming 2024/2025 season.
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CBF Applauds Caroline County Commission for Enhancing Regulations for Food Processing Sludge
September 18, 2024
To protect the health of residents and waterways, the Caroline County Commission unanimously passed new legislation this week that will strengthen local oversight of storage of food processing residuals, also known as industrial sludge or dissolved air flotation (DAF) material.
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2024 Maryland Rod & Reef Slam Winners Announced
September 16, 2024
Anglers and Chesapeake Bay supporters had much to celebrate on Sunday, September 15, at the 2024 Maryland Rod & Reef Slam fishing tournament’s closing ceremony at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Center in Annapolis.
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Partners Install Maryland’s Largest Public Oyster Garden at Baltimore Marina
September 14, 2024
Today, the Great Baltimore Oyster Partnership, made up of Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore (WPB) and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), hosted 35 volunteers to install Maryland’s largest public oyster garden at Lighthouse Point Marina.
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More Than 60 Anglers Reel in Nine Different Species During Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Rod and Reef Slam in Hampton
September 14, 2024
More than 60 anglers caught nine different species of fish from the Hampton River during the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Rod and Reef Slam in Hampton Saturday.
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Osprey Starvation in Virginia and Maryland Linked to Menhaden, New Study Finds
September 12, 2024
Amid continuing concerns about the availability of menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay, a study released this week shows that osprey chicks are starving in nests in parts of the Bay where they typically depend on menhaden for food.
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Plant for a Healthier Community: Free Native Trees and Shrubs Available in Richmond
September 12, 2024
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), Virginia Interfaith Power & Light (VAIPL), and Mosby Memorial Baptist Church will give away 200 native trees and shrubs to Richmond residents on Saturday, September 21, from 9:00 am to noon.
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Fairfax Delegate Tran Earns CBF’s Virginia Legislator of the Year Award
September 11, 2024
Delegate Kathy Tran (D-Fairfax) received the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Virginia Legislator of the Year award last week for her work protecting Virginians and the Chesapeake Bay from toxic substances and reducing pollution flowing into beloved waterways.
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City of Lancaster Getting More Trees, Thanks to a Grant From The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful®
September 10, 2024
Supported by a Healing the Planet grant from The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful®, the City of Lancaster will get new trees this fall, planted by award-winning volunteers for the Keystone 10 Million Trees (K10) Partnership.
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Maryland Sues Harford County Developer for Water Pollution Violations
September 6, 2024
In an important stand to reduce harmful polluted runoff from entering the Gunpowder River in Harford County, Maryland’s Office of the Attorney General, on behalf of Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), filed a legal complaint today against developers of the Ridgley’s Reserve housing development for ongoing water pollution violations.
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Massive Baltimore Harbor Fish Kill Highlights Need for Further Pollution Reduction
September 5, 2024
Seasonal temperature changes combined with polluted water, algal blooms, and dead zones, resulted in roughly 24,000 dead fish in the Baltimore Harbor on Wednesday, September 4.
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Hampton River Oyster Grant to Bring One Million New Oysters and Engage Local Students and Community
September 4, 2024
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today awarded the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) a grant to restore oyster habitat in the Hampton River.
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