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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

    Throwing new obstacles at Chesapeake Bay restoration, the Trump Administration rolled out a top-line budget proposal today that undermines the science and programs needed for a healthy Chesapeake Bay.

    Kenny Fletcher
  • Press Statement

    The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) will create cleaner rivers and streams in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia through regenerative farm practices like converting row…

  • Press Statement

    New regulations starting this week will better protect rockfish during hot summer months.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Release

    CBF staff emphasized the importance of improving water quality and the need for Clean the Bay Day volunteers while touring the Lafayette River in Norfolk.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Statement

    Virginia Delegate Betsy Carr, a champion of conservation, climate, and environmental issues, has been appointed to the Chesapeake Bay Commission.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Statement

    Becky Gwynn, executive deputy director of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, received a prestigious environmental award on Thursday for her longtime work in the field.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Release

    As bills cross over, advocates urge legislators to uphold vital environmental funding.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    After legislative proposals to study a controversial fish failed three years in a row, Virginia House Speaker Don Scott (D-Portsmouth) this week threw his support behind researching menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay.

    David Sherfinski
  • Press Statement

    In another step to address threats from invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation that will help watermen catch and sell more Chesapeake blue catfish.

    Kenny Fletcher
  • Press Statement

    Continued progress is under threat by proposed legislation and budget cuts.

    Valerie DiMarzio

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