The Chesapeake Bay Commission this week announced that it has elected Maryland Senator Sara Love as its next chair. Love takes over from outgoing Chair Virginia Delegate David Bulova. The Chesapeake Bay Commission is a tri-state legislative body that works with state legislatures in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia on Chesapeake Bay restoration policy.
Sen. Love represents part of Montgomery County in the Maryland General Assembly. She has sponsored and supported legislation critical to the health of the Chesapeake Bay, including the Whole Watershed Act, which will target restoration investments to high priority watersheds, updates to the Forest Conservation Act to preserve more trees, and legislation establishing stronger regulations controlling the transport and use of industrial sludge.
The Bay Commission also announced this week that it elected Pennsylvania Senator Gene Yaw to chair the Pennsylvania Delegation and Virginia Del. David Bulova to chair the Virginia Delegation of the Commission.
CBF President and CEO Hilary Harp Falk issued the following statement.
“We’re entering a critical year for the Chesapeake Bay. With the Chesapeake Bay Agreement set to be updated by the end of 2025, the Bay Commission will continue to serve a key role in leading collaboration across state lines while ensuring all voices are heard.
“Senator Love is a strong leader with a stellar track record on Bay issues.We congratulate her on being elected chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, as well as Delegate Bulova and Senator Yaw for their critical work in Virginia and Pennsylvania. We look forward to working closely with them to ensure a healthy Chesapeake Bay for future generations.”
