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Potomac River Named ‘Most Endangered’ in America
Red flags are flying for the Potomac River, which American Rivers this week named number one on its Most Endangered Rivers List of 2026.
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Press Statement
Maryland Governor Moore Signs Bay-Friendly Budget
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.
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Press Statement
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Sues to Block Trump Climate Protection Rollbacks
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)…
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Press Statement
Virginia Beach City Council Moves to Buy Key Land and Protect Crab Creek Lots
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.
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Press Statement
CBF Helps Maryland Farmers Get Resiliency Boost Through Federal Grant
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.
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Press Statement
Trump Budget Hurls Hurdles at Chesapeake Bay Restoration
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.
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Press Statement
Pennsylvania Farmers Will Connect for Healthier Local Waters Under a New Grant
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…
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As Striped Bass Struggle, Maryland Adopts New Fishing Season
New regulations starting this week will better protect rockfish during hot summer months.
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Press Release
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Surveys Litter on Lafayette River Ahead of Clean the Bay Day
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.
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Press Statement
Virginia Delegate Betsy Carr Named to Chesapeake Bay Commission
Virginia Delegate Betsy Carr, a champion of conservation, climate, and environmental issues, has been appointed to the Chesapeake Bay Commission.
