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CBF Hails Senate Appropriations Committee's Fiscal 2022 Spending Plan for Army Corps

August 6, 2021

The Senate Appropriations Committee’s fiscal year 2022 spending plan for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers includes a dedicated $9.6 million to restoration projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
It’s an Opportune Time for Action and Cleaner Water

August 5, 2021

Seizing current opportunities can put Pennsylvania back on track toward its goals for cleaner local rivers and streams and saving the Bay. But action must be taken now; time is running out.
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.
CBF Issues Statement on UMCES Report Card

June 22, 2021

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science has released its Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card for 2020 and its overall score remained unchanged from last year at a B-.
CBF Statement on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request

May 28, 2021

President Biden today released a fiscal year 2022 budget request that would boost funding for the federal Chesapeake Bay Program to $90.5 million from its current level of $87.5 million. This $3 million increase, if enacted, would result in full funding for the Program.
Without swift action, the Chesapeake Bay will decline even further into national disgrace

May 17, 2021

Federal leadership is the missing ingredient needed for the nation's largest environmental restoration effort to succeed.
CBF Issues Statement on the Billion for the Bay Initiative

May 13, 2021

Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker commended the region’s leaders for the Billion for the Bay Initiative proposed in a letter to Congressional leaders today.
CBF Statement on EPA’s Evaluation of the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan

May 6, 2021

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Director of Science and Agricultural Policy, Beth McGee, issued this statement following the release of EPA’s comments on how the additional pollution to the Chesapeake Bay from the lost trapping capacity at Conowingo Dam should be addressed.
7 Reasons Spring Is Awesome

March 26, 2021

As if we really needed a reason! Still, here are some of our favorite things about this magical season along the Bay.
Virginia to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics in State Government

March 23, 2021

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam today released an executive order requiring the phase-out of single-use plastics by state government agencies, including all state universities and colleges.
Historic Budget for Clean Water Programs Passes Virginia General Assembly

March 1, 2021

Approving historically strong levels of investment in clean water programs, the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates this weekend passed final budget amendments for the upcoming second year of the biennial budget.
Virginia House and Senate Release Budgets for Clean Water Programs

February 10, 2021

The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates today formally proposed separate amendments for the upcoming second year of the biennial budget. The budget proposals include investment in key programs that benefit Virginia’s rivers, streams, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Pennsylvania's Proposed Budget Does Little to Address Chronic Underfunding for Clean Water

February 4, 2021

Unfortunately, Governor Tom Wolf’s $37.8 billion General Fund budget proposal for fiscal year 2021-22 does little to help the Commonwealth change course from being significantly behind in meeting its clean water goals.
Save the Bay News: 2020 State of the Bay and Legislative Sessions

January 22, 2021

Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. Start with our 2020 State of the Bay report, a comprehensive scientific assessment of where the Chesapeake's health stands now.
CBF Applauds Biden Administration's Promising Start

January 20, 2021

CBF is thrilled the Biden administration has hit the ground running to reverse its predecessors’ dismal record of sidelining science, ignoring public health, and issuing flawed rules that undermine the intent of our nation’s bedrock environmental laws and the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint.
Eight Ways the New Administration Can Save the Bay

December 30, 2020

There are only four years left to meet the goals of the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint. To help us get there, the Biden administration will have to hit the ground running.
Living Room Lobbyist

December 7, 2020

CBF Clean Water Captain Mike Taylor took advantage of technology to share testimony with EPA from his home in Virginia Beach.
CBF Issues Statement on Motion to Dismiss EPA Lawsuits

November 22, 2020

The Justice Department, representing EPA, has filed motions to dismiss separate lawsuits filed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its partners.
Raiding Dedicated Conservation Funds to Plug the State’s Budget Gap Would Further Damage Pennsylvania’s Environment

November 18, 2020

As Pennsylvania legislators begin looking under the Commonwealth’s cushions for enough spare change to plug a state budget gap that could be higher than $4 billion, they should keep hands off of funds already dedicated to conservation and environmental programs.
Enactment of Historic Legislation is Major Victory for Chesapeake Bay

October 30, 2020

Today, the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act was signed into law. Passing both chambers of Congress unanimously, this broad conservation bill contains programs that will significantly help protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams.
CBF Suing EPA Will Benefit Pennsylvanians

October 20, 2020

In this season and all going forward, we should remind those elected to serve us and who may have forgotten, that clean water counts in Pennsylvania.
CBF Cheers House Passage of Conservation Bill Reauthorizing Bay Programs, Urges President to Sign Soon

October 1, 2020

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act by a vote of
We’re Taking EPA to Court

September 10, 2020

We’re suing the Environmental Protection Agency for its failure to enforce the Clean Water Act. Here’s what you need to know.
CBF to Sue EPA over Failure to Hold Pennsylvania and New York Accountable for Not Meeting Clean Water Act Obligations

September 10, 2020

Today, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its partners will file a complaint suing the federal Environmental Protection Agency for abdicating its responsibilities under the Clean Water Act
Time for Pennsylvania to Live up to Promises Made

August 31, 2020

Since more than half of the freshwater that pours into the bay comes from the Susquehanna River, saving the Bay is only possible if we first save the local Pennsylvania rivers and streams that feed into it.