Save the Bay
S a v e t h e B a y
Our Work
At the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, we are creating a healthy and resilient Bay ecosystem where people, plants, and animals thrive.
View All ProgramsEnvironmental Education
For more than 50 years, CBF's award-winning education programs have connected students, teachers, and school leaders to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Through hands-on field experiences, leadership training, and classroom support, we're inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders.
Advocacy
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its supporters are the strongest and most effective voice that exists for protecting and restoring the Bay and its rivers and streams. Through our advocacy programs we're equipping communities with the tools to advocate for science-driven laws and regulations to protect clean water.
Restoration
CBF performs hands-on restoration work with community partners across the watershed to reduce pollution at its source and rebuild the Bay's natural filters—oyster reefs, forests, soil, and wetlands. These efforts not only improve water quality in the Bay and its rivers, they also protect shorelines, provide habitat for wildlife, cool cities, and increase our resilience to climate change.
Litigation
CBF's Litigation team works to protect, enforce, and bring about meaningful change for our Bay region's waters and people. For decades, our team has served as a watchdog for the Bay and its rivers and streams, holding polluters, regulators, and decision-makers accountable to ensure clean water for all.
Chesapeake Bay Vitals
How is the Bay doing?
Bay watershed gets a C+ in latest health grade
Underwater grasses are up in the lower Bay
Crab population increases 46% over last year
Latest News & Stories
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NewsGovernor Spanberger’s Energy Plan Highlights Need to Rein in Data Centers
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger on Thursday released a comprehensive energy policy roadmap that features options prioritizing transitions to cleaner energy—while forecasting data centers will likely eat up a massive chunk of the Commonwealth’s energy needs and capacity in the coming years.
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Blog StoryFor the Love of Books and Bivalves
Deale Library’s ‘Save the Bay’ story time launched a unique partnership with CBF’s new Truman Oyster Center that will propel local oyster restoration in Maryland.
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NewsGov. Shapiro Proclamation Marks Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s 40 Years in Pennsylvania
As the Pennsylvania office of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation this week marks 40 years of work in the Keystone State, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a proclamation on Sept. 28 congratulating the organization.
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NewsPollution, Algal Blooms Devastate Virginia’s Eastern Shore Oyster Growers
This month’s devastating algal bloom that spread along Virginia’s Eastern Shore is sending shockwaves through the Commonwealth’s economy, with hard-hit oyster farmers reporting severe losses and residents reporting fish kills in at least seven area creeks.
How to Get Involved
From signing up for an event to shopping our CBF Store, there are so many ways you can get involved in the Save the Bay movement.
Chesapeake Plants, Animals, and More
The Chesapeake is home to more than 3,600 species of plants and animals. Discover some of the rich, extraordinary wildlife and habitat that make this place so special.
Threats and Opportunities
The Bay region faces a number of threats, challenges, and opportunities, including climate change, air pollution, agricultural and urban/suburban polluted runoff, and more. Learn more and what you can do to help.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Classes on how to become a Chesapeake steward, opportunities to grow oysters and plant trees, summer Eco-Camps and Student Leadership Expeditions—there are countless ways to join the save the Bay movement!
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