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CBF Statement on Governor Northam Order to Strengthen Natural Resources Agencies

April 4, 2018

(LEXINGTON, VA)—Today Virginia Governor Ralph Northam committed to supporting an increase that would triple Virginia’s natural resources funding.
CBF Issues Statement Following EPA Vehicle Emissions Roll-back Announcement

April 2, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today EPA announced efforts to roll back greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for automobiles. After the announcement, Alison Prost, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Interim Vice President for Environmental Protection and Restoration, issued the following statement.
This Week in the Watershed: Recognizing Success

March 23, 2018

In Washington’s polarized atmosphere, issues finding bipartisan support are few and far between. But as the recent FY18 budget reveals, partisanship is often cast aside when clean water is at stake.
CBF Issues Statement on Federal Funding Legislation

March 22, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued the following statement concerning the Congressional spending bill released last night.
Congress, Please Save the Day by Saving the Chesapeake Bay

March 20, 2018

Ten years ago, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its partners issued notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over its failure to enforce the Clean Water Act.
This Week in the Watershed: The Best in the World

March 9, 2018

"Why the Chesapeake Bay is the best in the world." That's the headline emblazoned atop an editorial this week in the Washington Post.
President Trump’s Budget Does Not Support Clean Water

February 27, 2018

President Trump ‘s budget does not support clean water. How else to interpret his budget proposal for next year which cuts 90 percent of the funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program, and funding for other clean-water programs around the country?
Announcing the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance

February 26, 2018

Just this morning, more than 30 community groups, oyster growers, universities, and non-profits came together to commit to a goal of adding 10 billion water-filtering oysters to the Chesapeake Bay by 2025.
CBF: Thank You Governor Hogan for Publicly Opposing Bad Bay Legislation in Congress

February 16, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Alison Prost, Maryland Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, issued this statement today in response to a Feb. 13 letter from Governor Hogan to U.S. Senate leadership in which the Governor expressed his “strong opposition” to federal legislation weakening the Chesapeake Bay clean-up effort.
CBF Issues Statement on 90 Percent Budget Cut for The Bay Program

February 12, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued this statement following the release of the Fiscal Year 2019 Trump Administration budget, which reduced funding for EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program by 90 percent.
CBF Notes Slight Hikes in Conservation Investments in Governor Wolf's Budget Proposal for 2018-19

February 6, 2018

(HARRISBURG, PA)--The Chesapeake Bay Foundation today issued the following statement from Pennsylvania Executive Director Harry Campbell, in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s $33 billion General Fund budget proposal for fiscal year 2018-19.
CBF Issues Statement Following EPA Administrator Pruitt’s Testimony

January 30, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)–Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued this statement following EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today.
VA Localities Must Address Stormwater Runoff

January 25, 2018

Virginia localities need to address stormwater runoff from urban and suburban areas.
This Week in the Watershed: A Bay-Saving Momentum

January 12, 2018

Watch any sporting event long enough and eventually you’ll see an invisible but palpable force seize control of the game.
CBF Issues Statement on Progress Shown in the Bay Barometer

January 4, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued this statement concerning the results of the Chesapeake Bay Program's Bay Barometer.
Thank You and Happy New Year!

January 2, 2018

2017! It was the best of times. And it was the worst of times.
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.
This Week in the Watershed: 2017 in Review

December 22, 2017

2017 was a year of milestones. Celebrating our 50th year of working to save the Bay, with incredible support from our members, CBF accomplished an awful lot.
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.
Statement on Clean Water Programs in Virginia’s Budget

December 18, 2017

(RICHMOND, VA)—Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe today released his proposed budget for 2019 and 2020.
CBF Statement on Appointment of Matt Strickler to Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources

December 14, 2017

(RICHMOND, VA)—Governor-elect Ralph Northam today nominated Matt Strickler to become the next Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources. CBF Virginia Assistant Director Peggy Sanner released the following statement.
CBF Issues Statement on Pollution Assessment

December 14, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Following the release of the Chesapeake Bay Program's pollution assessment, Beth McGee, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Director of Science and Agricultural Policy, issued this statement.
CBF Applauds Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Fully Funding the Chesapeake Bay Program

November 20, 2017

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker today applauded the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for fully funding the Chesapeake Bay Program.
This Week in the Watershed: A Critical Election

November 3, 2017

After last year's volatile election cycle, it's tempting to dismiss any call to the polls this season. But the Virginia gubernatorial election is only days away. And this election is critical.
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.