Press Statement
Baltimore’s waterways continue to suffer from harmful pollution, according to Blue Water Baltimore’s annual report card. The report provides overall ecosystem health scores across several Baltimore-area waterways. According to this year’s report, much of the Inner Harbor and Patapsco River have experienced moderate to significant health declines in the last 15 years.
While this cannot be attributed to a single source, scientists have identified the following trends in recent years:
- Stormwater runoff, which washes toxic pollutants off roads and sidewalks into our waterways when it rains, remains a big problem and is only worsening from increased development and more intense storms from climate change.
- Maryland has made significant progress reducing wastewater pollution from going directly into the Chesapeake Bay. However, consistent sewage overflows remain a huge issue in Baltimore and the city’s current efforts via consent decree are long overdue.
- Baltimore’s water quality has slowly declined and will continue to do so if jurisdictions stick to the status quo.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Maryland Staff Scientist Gussie Maguire issued the following statement:
“Baltimore’s in a race against climate change, and clean water is the prize. Unfortunately, pollution got a head start, and more intense precipitation is widening the gap. The investments and improvements made to date have kept us from falling behind, but are simply not enough to see real water quality gains. And it’s the people in Baltimore who lose.
“Sewage overflows are far too commonplace. Stormwater runoff remains the fastest growing pollution source in the entire Chesapeake Bay watershed.
“But the solutions are clear. Baltimore must repair its outdated sewage infrastructure and tighten stormwater pollution regulations swiftly and aggressively. It’s not easy or flashy, but it is the only way we’ll get a leg up in this race.”
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday ceremoniously signed into law a number of measures that will improve the environment by cutting wastewater pollution, shoring up wetlands, and promoting climate resilience and environmental justice.
Governor Spanberger signed the bills at Widewater State Park in Stafford, flanked by lawmakers who helped carry them during the 2026 legislative session and partners who had advocated for them.
Those include:
PFAS
Several bills are aimed at helping reduce the prevalence of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in fertilizer, waterways, and elsewhere, with the ultimate goal of cutting their presence in the Bay watershed.
- One bill, carried by Senator Richard Stuart (R-King George) in the Senate and Delegate Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington) in the House, will require sewage sludge used in fertilizer to be tested for PFAS and for the use of such materials to be prohibited if they test positive for certain thresholds of PFAS.
- Another bill from Delegate Nadarius Clark (D-Chesapeake) and Senator Jeremy McPike (D-Prince William) requires wastewater treatment plants to monitor PFAS and report it to DEQ if it is detected.
Wetlands
- One bill from Delegate Phil Hernandez (D-Norfolk) seeks to maintain wetland areas during the permitting process and another from Delegate Lopez updates a state resilience policy to identify potential wetland migration corridors.
- Another bill from Delegate Alex Askew (D-Virginia Beach) establishes a Habitat Policy Oversight Committee within the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, which will be important for supporting the Commonwealth’s coastal resilience efforts and protecting and enhancing essential marine ecosystems.
Environmental Justice
- A bill from Delegate Kathy Tran (D-Fairfax) directs the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to move forward for public comment a proposal that would assess cumulative impacts on environmental justice communities for certain permits.
Resilience
- A bill from Delegate Michael Feggans (D-Virginia Beach) directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation to give added weight to projects in low-income areas and those that incorporate nature-based solutions when distributing loans or grants from the Resilient Virginia Revolving Fund.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Virginia Policy Manager Jay Ford issued the following statement:
“Virginians will see less pollution, more climate resilience, and ultimately a healthier Chesapeake Bay thanks to these bills.
“Lawmakers in the Commonwealth have taken significant steps to cut down on the prevalence of PFAS in the Bay watershed, shore up wetlands that help promote Bay health, and position Virginia to be a leader on promoting climate-smart solutions during the development of new projects and permitting.
“Thanks to Governor Spanberger and the legislators for supporting these initiatives and making Bay restoration a top priority during this year’s session.
“It is now time for legislators to come together on a budget plan that provides sufficient funding for wastewater treatment, menhaden research, and pollution reduction, among other items that will continue to help make Virginia a great place in which to live, work, and play.”
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) on Tuesday delayed action on potential new protections for menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay amid dire warning signs.
The Commission has been weighing Draft Addendum II to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic menhaden. The addendum defines options to address Chesapeake Bay menhaden concerns. Those include starving osprey chicks and plummeting bait catches for Bay watermen.
The Commission had been expected to advance the measure for public comment at this meeting.
Instead, after extensive discussions around spreading out the menhaden harvest throughout the year, the Commission unanimously voted to delay consideration and set up a work group to further develop the proposal.
Specifically, Draft Addendum II considers reforms that could cut the Chesapeake Bay reduction fishery cap by up to 50 percent. It could also implement new rules that spread out the industrial menhaden harvest across the season to avoid harming iconic Bay predators like osprey and protect the livelihoods of small-scale menhaden fishermen who catch menhaden for blue crab bait.
Unfortunately, the public comment period that would have occurred throughout the summer is now delayed. ASMFC’s next opportunity to take up the measure will be at its August meeting.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Forage Campaign Manager Will Poston issued the following statement:
“This is a frustrating delay. Despite this setback, if the ASMFC acts in August it could still put new measures in place by 2027 to protect menhaden. Both ASMFC and Virginia must act without further delay to protect this sensitive estuary, or risk further damage to an ecosystem that so many livelihoods depend on.”
The Supreme Court affirmed a decision by the Commonwealth Court in 2023 that the Borough of West Chester’s stormwater charge applied to West Chester University of Pennsylvania property within the borough is to be considered a tax, not a fee.
The decision could open the door to allowing all Commonwealth properties to be exempt from any stormwater utility fees. These unpaid fees would then eventually fall on private citizen ratepayers, leaving everyday Pennsylvanians on the hook to make up the difference.
As heavy rainfall flows over hard surfaces like roads and parking lots, it picks up oil, grease, dirt, and nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus and washes it into nearby rivers and streams. Stormwater fees pay for projects that reduce pollution and flooding by better controlling this dangerous runoff.
Threats from outdated, undersized, and dilapidated stormwater infrastructure go beyond stream pollution. It can worsen flooding in roads and basements, sweep away property, and even endanger public safety. That damage will only increase as precipitation continues to intensify due to climate change.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Vice President for Litigation and General Counsel Paul Smail issued the following statement:
“This is a gut punch to everyone working for cleaner rivers and streams in Pennsylvania. Every resident in the Commonwealth deserves clean streams and a clean environment, and thousands of Pennsylvanians pay stormwater utility fees to help manage polluted runoff.
“It’s unacceptable that institutions benefiting from work to prevent pollution and flooding do not want to pay their fair share. We look forward to working with the General Assembly and Administration to make sure that they do just that.”
In July of 2023, CBF filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to reverse the lower court’s decision.
The brief stated that “the State’s properties discharge large quantities of polluted stormwater, not just in West Chester Borough. The Commonwealth’s opposition to paying any stormwater utility fees while simultaneously administering a stormwater compliance system admonishing the public to pay its fair share is an unjust double standard.”
A law signed by then Governor Corbett in 2013 allowed certain local governments to form stormwater authorities. Those entities can collect fees from residents for the management, maintenance, and improvement of stormwater infrastructure.
CBF Pennsylvania Staff Attorney Trisha Salvia added the following statement.
“Simply put, Pennsylvania needs to pay its fair share of stormwater costs for state-owned properties. Public and private landowners, including businesses, churches, and the federal government, are already paying to support stormwater improvements in their local communities.”
A major Maryland stormwater pollution permit is violating state and federal clean water laws and threatening people and waterways, according to environmental groups that argued their case today in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.
For several years while Marylanders have experienced more frequent severe weather and flooding due to climate change, environmental advocates have insisted that Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)’s 20-SW general industrial stormwater permit is not adequately protecting communities or the Chesapeake Bay.
Today in court, the Chesapeake Legal Alliance (representing Blue Water Baltimore and Gunpowder Riverkeeper), Environmental Integrity Project (representing Waterkeepers Chesapeake and Potomac Riverkeeper Network), and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (representing itself) argued that the permit fails to address climate change, allows toxic pollutants to reach waterways, and threatens the most vulnerable Marylanders.
Stormwater pollution—the fastest growing source of pollution in Maryland—occurs when rain washes toxic chemicals, oil, grease, and waste that were left on Maryland’s roads, parking lots, and industrial sites into local waterways. When not managed properly, stormwater can cause flooding, safety concerns, and major damage to homes and businesses.
Maryland’s 20-SW general industrial stormwater permit is responsible for reducing pollution at over a thousand sites across the entire state—including manufacturing sites, scrap yards, auto yards, coal handling facilities, and landfills. Yet it fails to:
- Consider the growing threats from climate change despite updated rainfall data demonstrating that storms are more frequent and intense;
- Address environmental justice concerns and protect communities most at risk;
- Require the removal of excess impervious surfaces like roads, parking lots, and sidewalks, and restore them to natural landscapes that better absorb rainfall;
- Create an effective permit limit to restore impaired waterways throughout Maryland, including the Chesapeake Bay.
MDE issued their initial 20-SW permit in Nov. 2022 after a public comment period and extensive concerns from environmental partners. In Dec. 2022, the groups filed an initial challenge and began negotiations with MDE. Several years later, MDE released an updated permit in Feb. 2025 which included little to no improvements. Environmental groups again challenged the legality of the permit in July 2025 and submitted separate briefs in the case. Official arguments were submitted in Dec. 2025 and heard in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County today. The judge is expected to announce a decision in the next several months.
The environmental groups challenging the permit issued the following statements.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Litigation Staff Attorney Sheronda Rose said:
“This permit is unlawful and leaves Maryland communities and waterways vulnerable to toxic pollutants that threaten public health and harm aquatic life. It relies on decades old precipitation data that does not reflect today’s intense storms. MDE must require permittees to control runoff from these industrial facilities to better protect environmental justice communities and the Chesapeake Bay.”
Chesapeake Legal Alliance Senior Attorney Evan Isaacson said:
“This may be the single most important pollution permit issued by the State of Maryland, given the nature of the pollution on these sites and the total lack of pollution control there compared to most regulated facilities. It is too important for the health of Maryland families and their waterways to let this unlawfully weak permit go unaddressed.”
Abel Russ, Acting Director of Law and Policy for the Environmental Integrity Project, said:
“Industrial stormwater has high concentrations of toxic metals, organic chemicals, and other pollutants, yet Maryland’s permit is very hands-off: Virtually no wastewater treatment is required, and there is very little monitoring, which severely limits transparency and accountability. Maryland has done better with other sectors and can do so here.”
Alice Volpitta, Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper with Blue Water Baltimore said:
“This one permit covers nearly 300 facilities in the Baltimore region, where communities and waterways are already hit hardest by climate change, chronic disinvestment, and toxic pollution. The consequences of weak standards will have ripple effects, spreading across Maryland with every storm.”
Gunpowder Riverkeeper Theaux Le Gardeur said:
“I am concerned that over the past five years in the Gunpowder, Bush, and Middle River areas, only 26 of the 119 facilities with industrial stormwater permits have been visited by a state inspector. This gap in inspections is akin to a ‘see no evil’ stance by MDE and fails to provide a clear picture to the public as to whether these sites are actually in compliance with permit conditions put in place to protect water quality and communities downstream.”
Robin Broder, Acting Executive Director of Waterkeepers Chesapeake said:
“It’s baffling why Maryland would release a permit that will harm some of our most vulnerable community members. We know that increased rainfall volumes due to climate change super-charges stormwater runoff, leading to serious health impacts in nearby communities. It’s urgent that Maryland’s permit protects public health.”
Betsy Nicholas, President of Potomac Riverkeeper Network said:
“Maryland and federal law require enforceable limits in pollution permits to protect water quality. This permit should not be an exception. If we’ve learned anything over decades, aspiring to address pollution on a case-by-case basis is not practical and has failed the effort to protect Maryland communities and restore the Bay.”
Virginians will see new protections against “forever chemicals,” bolstered climate resilience, and new funding for efforts like flood prevention—but still await a final budget—after lawmakers this week formally acted on Governor Abigail Spanberger’s proposed amendments to and vetoes of legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session..
Governor Spanberger this month signed into law a number of bills on topics ranging from chemical pollution to wetlands protection that the Chesapeake Bay Foundation supported during the 2026 session. Those include:
- PFAS. Measures the governor signed into law ahead of the reconvened session include bills that will require sewage sludge used in fertilizer to be tested for PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” and banned if they test positive for certain thresholds, will require wastewater treatment plants to monitor PFAS, and will allow localities to test for PFAS in biosolids.
It is now up to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and other agencies to implement and enforce measures like these.
Lawmakers and the general public also need to stay vigilant: the Virginia Department of Health just this month issued a fish consumption advisory for the Occoquan watershed due to elevated PFAS levels in certain fish species like largemouth bass and bluegill sunfish. - RGGI. The governor this month signed a measure that ensures a swift re-entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a regional carbon trading program for power plants that generates revenue used for priorities like flood preparedness that former Governor Glenn Youngkin exited in 2023.
Commonwealth officials are currently working to formally re-join the group in the coming months. Virginia could rejoin quarterly auctions, which generate proceeds from participating states from emissions allowances purchased by power plants, later this year.
RGGI has been a vital source of funding for priorities like flood preparedness and energy efficiency for low-income residents. CBF will closely monitor the Commonwealth’s return to the program after its unfortunate – and legally dubious – exit during the previous administration.
Unfortunately, the biennial budget process has been delayed, putting key investments into clean water priorities at risk. We are urging lawmakers to include sufficient funding for the following items, among others:
- Menhaden. CBF supports including funding for long-overdue research into the menhaden population in the Chesapeake Bay amid intensifying warning signs and the high amount of harvest from the industrial fishery. Virginia has put off this research for nearly three years amid industry delay tactics. Atlantic menhaden are a critical food source for a variety of species including striped bass, redfish, humpback whales, and birds like osprey and bald eagles. Their abundance directly affects commercial and recreational fisheries, tourism, and coastal communities.
- Wastewater treatment plant funding. These investments that have enabled ongoing modernization of wastewater treatment plants have greatly reduced pollution to the Chesapeake Bay.
- Virginia Conservation Assistance Program. VCAP helps private property owners and community groups install a host of conservation that cut stormwater pollution.
- Virginia Agricultural Cost-Share Program. The Virginia Agricultural Cost-Share Program helps farmers install projects that reduce pollution to local waterways and, ultimately, the Chesapeake Bay.
- Community forestry. CBF urges lawmakers to include funding for two community forestry positions within the Department of Forestry. Federal funding cuts have threatened Virginia’s Urban and Community Forestry program, which administers grants, provides expertise, and supports community efforts to plant and protect trees.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Virginia Policy Manager Jay Ford issued the following statement:
“Virginia’s elected leaders notched major wins during the 2026 session on cutting down toxic pollution in our waterways and bolstering climate resilience, but now comes the heavy lifting.
“On PFAS, we must ensure that DEQ and other state agencies properly implement and enforce the new regulations on the books. Virginia must continue to strengthen the law to keep the harmful chemicals out of our fertilizer and waterways.
“On RGGI, Virginia must ensure that the Commonwealth is getting its fair share from quarterly allowance auctions – and that the proceeds are directed where they are needed most for efforts like making homes more energy efficient and steeling communities against flood risk.
“Lawmakers also have a tremendous opportunity, through the biennial budget, to include new investments in priorities like menhaden research, wastewater treatment, and conservation programs. Investing in these now will be good for the economy and our public health, and will help protect what we all love about the Commonwealth over the next two years and beyond.”
Virginia farmers will get a boost on implementing sustainable practices, like innovative virtual fence collars for livestock, that help their bottom line and support the health of farmland while improving rivers and streams, thanks to a recent grant to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
The grant is aimed at promoting regenerative agriculture, or resilient farming. This also includes practices like rotational grazing to improve plant health and enhance the ability of pasture soils to absorb heavy rainfall and store carbon. Other practices, like the creation of streamside grass or forested buffers, filter out nutrients and sediment that pollute downstream waters and, ultimately, the Chesapeake Bay.
“This grant will fund conservation solutions that can make farmers’ land more profitable, more resilient, and more Bay-friendly,” said Chesapeake Bay Foundation Virginia Watershed Restoration Scientist Matt Kowalski. “We’ll help farmers of all skill levels in Virginia and across the Bay watershed experiment with new sustainable practices like rotational grazing, buffers, and row crop conversion.”
Among the highlights is promoting the use of virtual fence collars, which allow farmers to use a phone app to draw boundaries and contain livestock without physical fences—essentially a higher-tech version of an invisible dog fence. When used with livestock, though, it can not only contain animals but also help implement rotational grazing and build soil health.
The roughly $1 million grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Chesapeake Small Watershed Grants Program was awarded earlier this year. NFWF manages the grant, with major funding coming from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
CBF is partnering with the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council (VFGC) on parts of the grant, which will help fund:
- Educational materials for farmers including newsletters, schools, field days, and agricultural conferences focused on grazing management
- Virtual fence collars that make it easier for farmers to sub-divide larger fields and move livestock without the expense or hassle of physical fences
- Converting row crops and other acreage to permanent pasture managed with rotational grazing
- Planting five acres of trees along streams and rivers to stabilize banks, prevent erosion, filter polluted runoff before it enters local streams, provide habitat for wildlife, and improve stream health
It will also go toward grazing planners, which offer land management suggestions and tips for farmers based on the season. Also supported are grazing schools, which include field-based instruction and lessons on practices that improve soil health.
As part of the grant, VFGC and CBF will be hosting a grazing school in Madison County on May 12 and 13.
“With these schools and the planner, we’re really building a community of people who are knowledgeable about growing healthy food and are devoted to protecting the environment,” said Matt Booher, a grassland agronomist who works with the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council.
The grant is also funding similar sustainable farming efforts in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia for a total of nearly 1,700 acres of farming conservation practices.
“Whether you’re a soybean farmer in the Shenandoah Valley or you’re managing livestock in Loudoun County, CBF and partners like the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council stand ready to help farmers develop sustainable practices that will benefit residents throughout the Commonwealth and beyond,” said Kowalski of CBF.
For more information on how to register for the May grazing school in Madison County, please visit www.vaforages.org.
This week, the U.S. Air Force’s Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County alerted state officials to the release of 22,000 gallons of jet fuel into Piscataway Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River. Officials suggested the leak began as early as January and continued through March.
Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) says they were not given a full report of the spill until April 8. MDE is advising the public to avoid any areas of the Piscataway Creek that look or smell like petroleum could be present. The agency says there is no threat to drinking water. The Potomac River is the second largest tributary of the Chesapeake Bay and was just recently named America’s most endangered river by American Rivers.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is most troubled by the delayed reporting of this incident and urges Joint Base Andrews to release records of the incident and plans for corrective action in the case of any future environmental incidents.
CBF Maryland Staff Scientist Gussie Maguire issued the following statement:
“Any fuel spill is alarming, but not reporting it immediately is inexcusable. Why was MDE not alerted to a toxic spill in a populated area weeks ago when it first happened? Jet fuel is acutely toxic to both people and aquatic species.
“Prince George’s County residents living near Piscataway Creek should be able to safely enjoy their local waterway. Unfortunately, this event undermines both public safety and confidence in Joint Base Andrews as a responsible neighbor.
“MDE had already advised that anglers entirely avoid eating bass, bluegill, and sunfish caught in the creek due to chemical contamination, and have issued further warnings since the fuel leak. MDE officials must ensure that the spill is cleaned up thoroughly and hold the base accountable. We encourage residents to check and follow all MDE guidelines related to this troublesome spill and will be closely monitoring MDE’s findings and cleanup efforts.”
Major Chesapeake Bay Tributary Needs State and Federal Support to Stop Sewage and Runoff Pollution
Red flags are flying for the Potomac River, which American Rivers this week named number one on its Most Endangered Rivers List of 2026. The Potomac River is the second largest tributary feeding into the Chesapeake Bay and touches parts of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and D.C. It’s also the primary drinking source for over 6 million people who live in the Potomac River watershed.
American Rivers cited January’s 243-million-gallon sewage spill, as well as major data center sprawl in the region, as reasons for the designation. The Potomac River and its tributaries are also burdened by runoff from agricultural and stormwater pollution—which runs off roads, parking lots, and buildings when it rains. Runoff challenges are worsening from increased development and more intense rainfall from climate change.
These mounting pressures on the Potomac River demonstrate a clear need for infrastructure investments from the federal, state, and local levels. Wastewater systems like the Potomac Inceptor need constant maintenance to avoid catastrophe. Yet the Trump Administration proposed a 90 percent cut to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and elimination of key grants for Clean Water Act work that help local communities fund wastewater infrastructure upgrades.
CBF Senior Vice President for Programs Alison Hooper Prost issued the following statement:
“The Potomac River is stressed out and signaling for help. It’s not too late to send a lifeline.
“The recent Potomac sewage spill drew long overdue attention to aging wastewater infrastructure that sends millions of gallons of raw sewage into rivers across our region each year. We’ve seen progress towards a healthier river through coordinated state and federal efforts. But new challenges threaten to upend those wins.
“The sewage spill and this ‘most endangered’ designation are a wake-up call that should spark action to fund the major, ongoing investments in infrastructure. Recent funding cuts proposed by the Trump Administration would leave the Potomac River even more wounded. Just a few months ago, Congress rejected similar cuts in a show of bipartisan support for the Chesapeake Bay. Now Congress must once again protect the work needed to fulfill the federal government’s promise to restore this national treasure.”
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Thanks Legislators for Preserving Investments in Clean Water and Air
Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a package of legislation finalizing next year’s state operating and capital budget. The budget package will support a healthy Chesapeake Bay and the many people, jobs, and wildlife that rely on it.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) appreciates Governor Moore, Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, President Bill Ferguson, Budget Committee Chairs Guy Guzzone and Ben Barnes, and members of Maryland’s General Assembly for preserving our state’s environmental investments despite a challenging $1.5 billion deficit.
Throughout session, CBF offered testimony, rallied allies, and urged legislators to adequately fund the programs and state agencies that spearhead Bay restoration and protect people from the threats of climate change. Despite budget hurdles and uncertainty at the federal level, Maryland’s General Assembly ultimately decided that investments in clean water and air are worth protecting. In particular, CBF appreciates the leadership of capital budget subcommittee chairs Senator Craig Zucker and Delegate Malcolm Ruff, as well as environmental subcommittee chairs Senator Shelly Hettleman and Delegate Courtney Watson.
Maryland’s environmental programs and agencies are not just good for the Bay, they also support jobs, improve people’s health, and make strong financial sense. To preserve these assets, next year’s budget will:
- Maintain consistent funding and staffing within the Departments of the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture, as well as the Maryland Energy Administration—the state agencies collectively tasked with protecting the environment, addressing climate change, and conserving our state’s natural resources. These budgets are supplemented by one-time federal funding allocations.
- Not divert funds from key programs and funding sources like the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund, Clean Water Commerce fund, Bay Restoration Fund, and transfer tax revenues for land preservation. These dollars go directly to farmers, watermen, homeowners, and restoration practitioners who are on the ground improving Maryland’s waterways.
- Provide $400 million for climate-related programs funded out of the Strategic Energy Investment Fund this year, an increase of nearly $100 million compared to the budget as submitted by the Governor.
CBF Maryland Executive Director Allison Colden said:
“Investments in clean water and air are investments in Maryland’s future. Legislators came to the same conclusion we did: protecting our environment is not only a sound financial decision, but one that supports people’s health, jobs, and what makes Maryland such a great place to live.
“CBF thanks Governor Moore and the Maryland General Assembly for getting a Bay-friendly budget over the finish line, which will allow Maryland to continue its progress towards healthier communities and a cleaner Chesapeake Bay.”
