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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

  • Marketing & Communications

    B.J. Small

    Pennsylvania 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

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  • Press Release

    Marylanders who want to help protect the Chesapeake Bay’s iconic striped bass should make their voices heard to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this month.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    Excess road salt that washes into rivers and streams can threaten wildlife and drinking water.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    Last week, a major sewer line collapse caused millions of gallons of untreated wastewater to spill into the Potomac River just north of Washington, D.C. in Montgomery County, Maryland.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    Virginia lawmakers this month are considering a suite of bills that could provide much-needed Chesapeake Bay menhaden science and overhaul the industrial menhaden fishery in the Commonwealth.

    Kenny Fletcher
  • Press Statement

    Chesapeake Bay Foundation urges governor and legislators to work together to pass a budget that protects the Chesapeake Bay.

    Kenny Fletcher
  • Press Statement

    Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has announced her picks for several state positions key to Virginia’s environment and the Chesapeake Bay.

    Kenny Fletcher
  • Press Statement

    Important programs that fund Chesapeake Bay clean up were spared in a minibus spending bill passed by the U.S. House yesterday by a 397-28 vote. The Senate is expected to vote on the minibus package next week.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed a two-year budget that includes investment in farm conservation practices, stormwater, and sewage treatment plant upgrades, which all reduce pollution to Virginia rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.

    Kenny Fletcher
  • Press Statement

    The Cecil County Circuit Court granted a stay, or hold, on the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s challenge to a Maryland discharge permit for the proposed AquaCon salmon aquaculture facility in Port Deposit, Maryland.

    Valerie DiMarzio
  • Press Statement

    Members of the Maryland General Assembly met in special session to elect Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House.

    Valerie DiMarzio

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