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Dozens of dead fish float on the water's surface.

John Surrick/CBF Staff

Chesapeake ‘Dead Zone’ Average Size in 2024

The Chesapeake Bay’s dead zone, a low-oxygen area that can smother underwater life, was about average in size in 2024, according to recently released data.

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Ducks enjoy the water surrounding a small spit of land as sunset reflects brilliant blues and apricot onto the bay.

Steven Hayre

Chesapeake National Recreation Area Takes Critical Step Forward

Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources unanimously voted the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act (S.2620) out of committee. The CNRA would designate a collection of new and existing parks and protected lands along the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal waters in Maryland and Virginia as part of the National Park System.

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Bright red farm buildings overlook rows of newly planted trees in protective sleeves line a steep riverbank.

Carmera Thomas-Wilhite/CBF Staff

Senate Committee’s Farm Bill Update Would Boost Bay Restoration and Resiliency Efforts

The draft Farm Bill text released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) contains several provisions the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) supports, including improvements to a key buffer program, strengthening conservation investments in the watershed, and protecting additional funds for climate-smart farming practices.

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Upcoming Events

Friday, November 22

Lancaster ExtraGive

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Saturday, December 7

Baltimore Oyster Cage Cleaning at Lighthouse Point Marina

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: December 5
Baltimore, Maryland
Saturday, December 14

Baltimore Oyster Cage Cleaning at Downtown Sailing Center

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: December 12
Baltimore, Maryland
Wednesday, December 18

Virginia General Assembly Preview

6:30-8:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: December 17
Virtual Event - Zoom
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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