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Advocating for strong environmental legislation is an important part of protecting water quality and saving the Bay. Maryland student leaders took time to talk to their local legislators and encourage them to vote favorably on some of this year’s key environmental bills.
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Walter Dorsett
This special Valentine's edition of our newsletter is all about fighting for the Bay we love. Read on for stories of advocacy, perseverance, and hope in chaotic moments like these.
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Nikki Davis
In an already contentious budget year for the Maryland General Assembly, the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) has made an alarming recommendation to steeply cut funding for programs that improve water quality and protect the Chesapeake Bay.
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Tammy Moore
A Trump Administration memo issued Feb. 26 spells disaster for the Chesapeake Bay, directing federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs. The Trump Administration yesterday also announced a 65 percent cut to the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget.
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To help protect water quality across the Chesapeake Bay region, Alan Girard, CBF's Maryland Advocacy Director, was elected this year’s Chair of the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative (DLLC).
Read MoreOngoing: Volunteers are invited to join us at Clagett Farm in Maryland. We have opportunities to help plant, weed, and harvest food for our CSA and the surrounding community. We also have opportunities to help care for trees in our tree nursery. See our calendar to register.
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