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CBF Opposes Menhaden Sustainability Certification
December 4, 2018
(RICHMOND)—Omega Protein's Atlantic menhaden fishery was recommended for a leading seafood sustainability certification by the Marine Stewardship Council in a draft report released today by analyst SAI Global.
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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.
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Burgers and Brews for the Bay: A Farm to Table Event Returns with Sliders, Craft Beer, and More
October 8, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Visit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s 285-acre sustainable Clagett Farm this month for a festival featuring local craft beer, a variety of sliders, clay-oven pizza, and Chesapeake Bay science.
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Norfolk’s Lafayette River Declared Restored for Oyster Habitat
October 8, 2018
(NORFOLK, VA)—Culminating a longtime community-supported effort to improve the health of the Lafayette branch of the Elizabeth River, officials today declared the Lafayette Virginia’s first waterway to reach oyster habitat restoration goals.
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CBF Presents Hampton Roads Premiere of the Human Element with James Balog on Oct. 24
October 4, 2018
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation will present the Hampton Roads premiere of the documentary The Human Element with renowned photographer James Balog on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Virginia Beach.
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Congressional Candidates Luria and Taylor to Discuss Environmental Issues at Forum in Virginia Beach
September 28, 2018
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)—Virginia 2nd Congressional District candidates Elaine Luria and Scott Taylor will discuss regional environmental issues on Monday, Oct. 15, at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Candidate Forum on the Environment.
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Queen Anne’s County Board of Commissioners Candidate Forum on the Environment Rescheduled for Oct. 8
September 27, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The Queen Anne’s County Board of Commissioners candidate forum on the environment that was canceled due to the potential of hazardous weather related to Hurricane Florence has been rescheduled for Oct. 8.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Leading Efforts to Plant New Forest Buffer along Monocacy River Tributary in October
September 19, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation with the help of partners and volunteers will plant 1,200 trees and shrubs on Oct. 6 along a tributary to Little Pipe Creek that is part of the Monocacy River Watershed.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation: EPA Decision on Interstate Air Pollution Fails to Protect Human Health and the Environment
September 17, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is dismayed, but not surprised by the Environmental Protection Agency's decision Friday to abdicate its responsibility under the Clean Air Act by denying petitions requesting coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky reduce air pollution that travels across state lines.
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Rod and Reef Slam Fishing Tournament Returns for Second Year to Highlight Diversity of Fish Species on Oyster Reefs
August 31, 2018
(SHERWOOD, MD)—Anglers seeking a unique experience on the Chesapeake Bay should register now for the second annual Rod and Reef Slam on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
