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Explore the latest clean water news from around the region. Plus, find media contacts in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C.

CBF Staff

Meet the Media Relations Team

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  • Marketing & Communications

    Kenny Fletcher

    Director of Communications and Media Relations, Virginia & Federal Media Contact

  • Valerie DiMarzio.
    Marketing & Communications

    Valerie DiMarzio

    Maryland Communications & Media Relations Manager

  • David Sherfinski.
    Marketing & Communications

    David Sherfinski

    Virginia Communications & Media Relations Manager

  • Executive Leadership

    Rob Beach

    Vice President for Marketing and Communications

  • Alex Johnson.
    Marketing & Communications

    Alex Johnson

    Pennsylvania Communications & Media Relations Manager

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  • Press Statement

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that a charge to manage stormwater is a tax, as opposed to a fee, is a major setback in reducing polluted runoff and flooding while working for cleaner rivers and streams.

  • Press Statement

    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.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    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.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Statement

    Virginia farmers will get a boost on implementing sustainable practices 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.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Statement

    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.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    Red flags are flying for the Potomac River, which American Rivers this week named number one on its Most Endangered Rivers List of 2026.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    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.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    Challenging the Trump Administration’s repeal of the landmark finding that climate change-fueling greenhouse gases pose a threat to the public, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF)…

    Kenny Fletcher
  • Press Statement

    The Virginia Beach City Council on Tuesday voted to move forward on purchasing the Crab Creek lots at Pleasure House Point, a step that will shield the land from planned development and ensure that the area will be preserved for conservation and recreation.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Statement

    The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and Maryland farmers will plant thousands of trees and improve hundreds of acres of grazing pastures for cleaner rivers and streams, and more resilient farm businesses, thanks to a recent grant.

    Valerie DiMarzio

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