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Federal Funding Freeze for Pennsylvania Farmers Is a Blow to Momentum for Cleaner Waterways
April 1, 2025
The federal government has frozen grants awarded to Pennsylvania farmers, leaving behind unpaid contracts, people out of work, and obstacles to reducing pollution to local waters and the Chesapeake Bay.
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We Must Go On
March 24, 2025
I had the opportunity to speak with Senator Tim Kaine at our event “Climate Change: Keeping Our Community Safe and Prosperous” as part of our Brock Climate Lecture Series.
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We Are Built for These Moments
February 13, 2025
It is important to remember that our work is so much bigger than the federal government. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation itself grew from a recognition that government action alone is insufficient to protect our waterways. We are built for these moments.
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One-on-One with The General Assembly
March 1, 2024
Advocates take a ‘rare opportunity’ to meet with legislators on the importance of tree conservation, water quality, and climate resiliency bills.
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In Virginia, Hope Grows on Trees
February 21, 2024
Virginia’s trees are disappearing. A tree planting in Norfolk—and conservation efforts from state lawmakers—offer signs of hope.
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Lawmakers Must Prioritize Conservation, Climate Legislation
February 8, 2024
When it comes down to it, environmental policy is about people. In 2024, our elected officials can leave a legacy of supporting a healthier environment and improving Virginians’ well-being.
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Climate Resiliency Demands Resilient Funding
February 6, 2024
Climate change is no longer knocking at Virginia’s door; it’s inside the commonwealth’s house—with no plans to leave. Protecting Virginians from this urgent situation requires resilient solutions. And resilient solutions need consistent investment.
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Successful Virginia Buffer-planting Program is Worth Replicating in the Farm Bill
November 3, 2023
After just four years, the James River Buffer Program is already responsible for planting more than 900 acres of forested buffers on several dozen properties in the Middle and Upper James River watershed in Virginia.
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Without swift action, the Chesapeake Bay will decline even further into national disgrace
May 17, 2021
Federal leadership is the missing ingredient needed for the nation's largest environmental restoration effort to succeed.
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Raiding Dedicated Conservation Funds to Plug the State’s Budget Gap Would Further Damage Pennsylvania’s Environment
November 18, 2020
As Pennsylvania legislators begin looking under the Commonwealth’s cushions for enough spare change to plug a state budget gap that could be higher than $4 billion, they should keep hands off of funds already dedicated to conservation and environmental programs.
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The Bay’s Voice: Citizen Advocates Make a Difference
October 27, 2020
Your voice matters. Need proof? Watershed advocates helped drive these five Bay wins.
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Anne Arundel Council Should Strengthen Forest Conservation Bill
November 4, 2019
The Anne Arundel County Council should find ways to restore parts of the forest conservation bill they recently weakened with amendments.
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