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"Bees, Trees, and Clean Water" Workshop on March 24
March 7, 2018
(MONROE, VA)—A workshop about landscaping with native plants, attracting beneficial birds and insects, and improving the health of streams and rivers will be held in the Lynchburg area on March 24.
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CBF Offers Unique Local Oyster and Wine Pairing
March 1, 2018
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Brock Environmental Center is kicking off its participation in the 10 billion oyster partnership on March 18 with Virginia oysters and wine at a unique pairing event.
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CBF Statement on Passage of Menhaden Legislation
February 28, 2018
(RICHMOND, VA)–HB 1610, which would keep Virginia in compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) menhaden management plan, passed the House Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee today. Chesapeake Bay Foundation Senior Regional Ecosystem Scientist Chris Moore released the following statement.
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Gov. Northam to Join Forum on Virginia Offshore Drilling Concerns
February 22, 2018
(NORFOLK, VA)–Governor Ralph Northam will join other distinguished panelists in discussing concerns about proposed oil and gas drilling off Virginia’s coast at a March 5, Blue Planet Forum titled Offshore Drilling: Perspectives to Consider.
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Anglers, Charter Boat Captains, and Conservation Groups Highlight Urgency of Menhaden Legislation
February 16, 2018
(RICHMOND, VA)—A coalition of conservation and recreational fishing organizations today urged support for new legislation that would ensure Virginia avoids the consequences of falling out of compliance with the latest menhaden fishery management plan.
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Educators to Explore Outdoor Learning Opportunities in Hampton Roads
February 5, 2018
(VIRGINIA BEACH,VA)With new opportunities in Hampton Roads for students to learn outdoors with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), teachers and administrators can explore hands-on environmental education possibilities at a free brunch on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at CBF’s Brock Environmental Center.
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Legislation Introduced to Save Maryland’s Best Forests
February 1, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Legislation was introduced today to help slow the destruction of Maryland's forests by updating the state's 27-year-old Forest Conservation Act.
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CBF to Provide Agricultural Teachers a Lesson in the Value of Meaningful Watershed Experiences
January 31, 2018
(HARRISBURG, PA)—Agriculture teachers will become students when meeting with Chesapeake Bay Foundation educators to learn about the value of providing hands-on environmental education that connects students with real-world issues.
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Precedent-setting Permits Must Set High Bar for Virginia Poultry Houses, CBF Says
January 26, 2018
(ONLEY, VA)–The Chesapeake Bay Foundation will call for strong Clean Water Act permits for three Virginia poultry houses that discharge pollution into local waterways at a public hearing in Onley on Jan. 30.
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CBF Appeals Atlantic Coast Pipeline Certification
January 22, 2018
(RICHMOND, VA)–The Chesapeake Bay Foundation Friday filed an appeal of the Virginia State Water Control Board’s water quality certification for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
