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John Pavoncello
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is calling on Pennsylvania’s Governor and legislators to step up to the plate again, by including increased and sustained investments in the Clean Streams Fund and Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program that help farmers reduce pollution.
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Michael Weiss
This month, we explore all the incredible wildlife our Chesapeake Bay has to offer, the threats these critters face, and what we can do to help.
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BJ Small/CBF Staff
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has announced grants that will provide more than $14 million for on-the-ground improvements and protections for Pennsylvania waters.
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Kelly O'Neill/CBF Staff
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is applauding the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s passage and Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing this week of a bill that requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to plant native vegetation along state highways.
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CBF Staff
A divided U.S. Supreme Court today granted a request by industry groups and allied states to block EPA from implementing the interstate ozone reduction plan it finalized in February.
Read MoreOngoing: Volunteers are invited to join us at Clagett Farm in Maryland on Tuesdays to plant, weed, and harvest food for our CSA and the surrounding community. See our calendar to register.
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