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Press Statement
Reacting to a new assessment that shows the menhaden population is significantly weaker than previously thought, fisheries regulators took a minor step to reduce the coastwide menhaden fishing quota along the Atlantic.
Press Statement
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) joined with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) to submit formal comments to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on October 23 urging the agency to deny a draft air permit for Dominion Energy’s proposed new fossil fuel power plant in Chesterfield County.
Press Release
Maryland policymakers, conservation partners, public land decision makers, and farm leaders explored three Frederick County farms yesterday that are improving soil health, water quality, climate resilience, and biodiversity through regenerative agriculture.
Press Release
There are fewer menhaden along the Atlantic Coast than previously thought, leading to potential major catch reductions, according to scientific assessments released this week ahead of a fisheries regulators meeting.
Press Statement
Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) experts urged the Trump administration to continue funding critical research and grant programs, remove barriers to managing invasive blue catfish, and promote shellfish exports to Europe in comments filed with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
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The future of Chesapeake Bay’s striped bass population continues to be in peril, as seen by results from Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s annual juvenile striped bass survey. For the seventh consecutive year in Maryland and fourth consecutive year in Virginia, young striped bass numbers are well below the long-term average.
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In a long-awaited win for water quality, Governor Wes Moore announced a $341 million settlement with Constellation Energy, the owner of Conowingo Dam. The settlement will support water quality and debris removal in the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay.
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New research released this week by the Center for Conservation Biology (CCB) at William & Mary warns of a widespread osprey population decline in the Bay, providing evidence that reduced food availability is placing significant stress on the Chesapeake Bay's osprey population.
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The proposed Dominion gas plant in Chesterfield is a threat to the health of people and the environment in the surrounding community, according to testimony filed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Southern Environmental Law Center before the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) during a September 23 hearing.
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After years of alarming red flags for striped bass in Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is currently considering new harvest restrictions for the iconic fish. Members of the public can learn more and voice their concerns at several upcoming in-person or virtual hearing options and submit comments to ASMFC by Oct. 3.
