Volunteers

All for Clean Water

October 15, 2024

Our volunteers are the backbone of everything we do. From growing oysters to planting trees to speaking with legislators, CBF volunteers are committed to saving the Bay in any way they can. Take a look at these six individuals who tirelessly work to do their part for clean water. We're grateful for all they do.

Clean the Bay RVA Volunteers Remove Litter and Make Art at Pony Pasture

July 22, 2024

Chesapeake Bay Foundation volunteers filled ten 30-gallon trash bags with litter at Pony Pasture Saturday, improving local waterways and raising awareness of the impacts of pollution as some volunteers transformed the litter into art.

Being the Bay’s Voice

November 13, 2023

For nearly two decades, CBF’s Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards (VoiCeS) program has inspired hundreds of dedicated volunteers to serve their community and the Bay.

Living Shoreline Builds Resilience—and Community

November 8, 2023

This summer, roughly 90 volunteers from all walks of life came together for 10 weeks to restore waterfront in Portsmouth, Virginia. Community and comradery ensued.

From Trash to Community Treasure

June 28, 2023

Clean the Bay Day volunteers made a difference in Richmond this year with the Capital Region Land Conservancy by removing 147 tires from a future greenway.

Our Family's Journey to Slash Plastic Use

February 6, 2023

CBF Clean Water Captain Kit Norlan shares how her family set out to shrink their consumption of plastic and paper, with information that could help you do the same.

Skies Clear in Pennsylvania as Volunteers Plant Thousands of Trees

June 8, 2022

Undampened spirit of volunteers and CBF staff quickly turn Keith Campbell Day of Service into 'Days' of service.

Nine Reasons We Love Spring

April 5, 2022

As if we really needed a reason! Still here are some of our favorite things about this special season in the watershed.

Cuidando los Ríos

July 19, 2021

Efraín Carcamo y sus tres hijos cruzan rocas en la orilla del río James en Richmond, buscando basura que la corriente dejó entre piedras y ramas.

Healing Waters

July 19, 2021

Efrain Carcamo passes on his love of nature to his three children as they hunt for litter lodged by the current among rocks and branches along the James River in Richmond, VA.