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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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CBF Appeals Atlantic Coast Pipeline Certification
January 22, 2018
CBF filed an appeal of the Virginia State Water Control Board’s water quality certification for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Names Trisha Salvia as Staff Attorney in Pennsylvania
January 8, 2018
(HARRISBURG, PA)–The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) has named Trisha Salvia as its Staff Attorney in Pennsylvania.
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Court Rules Roanoke Stormwater Fee is Not a Tax; Norfolk Southern Must Pay
December 26, 2017
(ROANOKE, VA)—U.S. District Court Judge Glen E. Conrad has ruled that the stormwater utility fee charged by the City of Roanoke is not a tax, and, therefore, Norfolk Southern Railway Co. is not exempt from the charge.
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CBF Applauds Virginia’s Selection of Oyster Restoration Rivers
December 21, 2017
(HAMPTON ROADS, VA)—After a process led by Norfolk District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Commonwealth of Virginia named the Lower York and Great Wicomico rivers as its final two oyster restoration sanctuaries.
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Virginians Needed to Grow and Plant Underwater Grasses
December 19, 2017
(RICHMOND, VA.)– Volunteers across Virginia can help restore wild underwater grasses with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Grasses for the Masses program by growing them at home, school, or work.
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CBF Study: Baltimore Incinerator Causes $55 Million in Health Problems Per Year
December 11, 2017
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—A study commissioned by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation concludes that living near the Wheelabrator trash incinerator in Baltimore is similar to living with a smoker, at least for some children, senior citizens and others with sensitive lungs.
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Webinar to Cover How to Make a Difference in Virginia’s General Assembly
December 8, 2017
(RICHMOND, VA)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is offering a free online workshop on Dec. 13 on how anyone can advocate for clean water and the environment during the upcoming Virginia General Assembly session.
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CBF to Give Conservationist of the Year Award to Washington College
December 6, 2017
(WASHINGTON, DC)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced today that it will honor Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, for its leadership and commitment to educating the next generation of Chesapeake Bay leaders.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Honor Virginia Wesleyan University
December 6, 2017
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)–The Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced today that it will honor Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach for its leadership and commitment to educating the next generation of Chesapeake Bay leaders.
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New Study Finds Exelon Able to Make Significant Contributions to Mitigate Environmental Impacts of Conowingo Dam While Remaining Profitable
December 5, 2017
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—A new study commissioned by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and The Nature Conservancy shows Exelon Generation Company can mitigate a substantial portion of environmental impacts caused by its Conowingo Dam operation, while continuing to make a healthy profit.
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Lafayette River Oyster Survey Shows Thriving Reefs
December 4, 2017
(NORFOLK, VA)–Oysters planted on constructed reefs in the Lafayette River are reproducing and thriving, according to the results of a recent survey by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
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Real Recyclable Christmas Trees Help the Environment and Economy
November 29, 2017
(RICHMOND, VA)–When considering a Christmas tree this season, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Virginia urges you to help the environment and local economy by buying a real tree and recycling it after the holidays.
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Volunteers Needed to Remove Invasive Species in Hopewell
November 27, 2017
(HOPEWELL, VA)–Volunteers can save trees and native plants by removing invasive species in Hopewell City Park on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 9, with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the City of Hopewell.
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Volunteers and Restaurants Needed to Pitch In for Oyster Restoration
November 21, 2017
(HAMPTON ROADS, VA)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is seeking additional restaurants and volunteers in Hampton Roads to pitch in to restore the native oyster population during Virginia oyster month this November.
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Senate Vote, Determined Students Push a Slippery Salamander Closer to Becoming PA's State Amphibian
November 16, 2017
(HARRISBURG, PA)—A group of high school students concerned about clean water and a slippery critter, along with a vote this week in the state Senate, have put North America's largest salamander one step closer to becoming Pennsylvania's official state amphibian.
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On Third Anniversary, CBF's Brock Environmental Center Inspires
November 16, 2017
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)—As the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Brock Environmental Center marks its third year, the building continues to surpass expectations for sustainability and has become an environmental hub for the community.
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CBF Issues Statement on Senator Van Hollen’s RCPP Bill
November 16, 2017
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued this statement concerning legislation introduced today by Senator Chris Van Hollen and co-sponsored by Senators from across the watershed.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Statement on Virginia Elections
November 8, 2017
(RICHMOND, VA)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation Virginia Assistant Director and Senior Attorney Peggy Sanner issued the following statement on today's elections.
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CBF Names April Strickland Hampton Roads Director of Major Giving
October 31, 2017
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)–The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is pleased to announce April Strickland as its new Hampton Roads Director of Major Giving.
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CBF Dedicates Lester Education Pavilion in Virginia Beach
October 24, 2017
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)–Celebrating the fulfillment of a long-term environmental vision, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation this month dedicated the Lester Education Pavilion at CBF's Brock Environmental Center.
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Issues for Local Streams, Rivers, and the Bay Highlighted at Culpeper Breakfast Talk
October 17, 2017
(CULPEPER, VA)–The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Piedmont Environmental Council are hosting a breakfast discussion in Culpeper on issues facing local streams, rivers, and the Bay ahead of this fall's elections for Virginia’s Governor and House of Delegates.
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Innovative Livestock Solar Watering Station Available for Trial Runs at Virginia Farms
October 5, 2017
(MOUNT SOLON, VA)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) has an innovative solar powered livestock watering station is now available to lend to farmers on a temporary basis. The mobile unit uses the sun's energy to pump water from any nearby creek or pond to tanks that replenish watering troughs.
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