15 Jul 2024
CBF Staff
A Bay Champion Lost
CBF mourns the tremendous loss of Doug Myers, Maryland Senior Scientist, staunch environmental advocate, compassionate friend.
Read MoreSaving the Bay through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration.
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09 Jul 2024
Jocelyn Tuttle/CBF Staff
Planting Roots in the Bay
CBF Student Leader Brianna Akuamoah-Boateng reflects on her Bay experiences and looks to the future.
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15 Jul 2024
James Bowers
EPA Accepts Review of Civil Rights Complaint on South Baltimore Incinerator Pollution, Will Investigate Further
On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to accept review of the recent Title VI Civil Rights Complaint filed on behalf of South Baltimore residents enduring pollution from Maryland’s largest trash incinerator.
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12 Jul 2024
John Pavoncello
PA State Budget Includes $50 Million in Increased and Sustained Funding for Cleaner Rivers and Streams
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is celebrating that $50 million in new annual funding for the Clean Streams Fund, which extends the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP), is included in Pennsylvania’s General Fund budget for fiscal year 2024-25.
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11 Jul 2024
Matt Pluta
Caroline County Proposes Stronger Regulations for Food Processing Sludge
During its July 10 meeting, Caroline County Planning Commissioners considered new legislation that will strengthen local oversight on the storage of food processing residuals, also known as industrial sludge or dissolved air flotation (DAF) material.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Monday,
July
15
Royal Woods Living Shoreline
Events held July 15-19. See event page for dates and times.Belle Haven, Virginia
Monday,
July
15
Oyster Gardener Spat Return
4:00-6:00 p.m.Registration Deadline: July 13
Jonas Green Park
Annapolis, Maryland
Thursday,
July
18
Tuesday,
July
23
Oyster Gardening Seminar
6:00-8:00 p.m.Registration Deadline: July 21
The Mariners' Museum
Newport News, Virginia
Ongoing: 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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