Videos

  • Listen to the swimmers; invest in the Chesapeake’s health

    Open-water swimming in the Chesapeake is the hottest new sport. Swimmers have noticed the cleaner water in recent years. But they are worried the federal government may sharply cut back investments in the Bay just as it is showing so much improvement.

  • Back to Baysics: Five Things You Didn't Know About the Bay

    In honor of Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, we're sharing five interesting facts about the Bay watershed that might surprise you.

  • Back to Baysics: Underwater Grasses

    Why are underwater grasses so important? What do they tell us about the Chesapeake Bay? Find out in this edition of Back to Baysics.

  • James River Runoff

    The James River in Richmond overflowed its banks after heavy rain washed huge amounts of dirt and pollutants into the current. Clear, clean water turned the color of chocolate milk. Even days after the storm the surge continues as runoff flows 200 miles downstream from the headwaters.

  • May 2017 - Goslings Depart Unusually High Nest

    Before the osprey could lay claim to their nest, a pair of Canada geese took possession in early April and mother goose laid six eggs. In May, the six goslings followed their parents in taking the 35-foot plunge off the osprey platform to the ground. A few minutes later, the family took their first swim together in the waters of Black Walnut Creek.

  • Clean the Bay Day Zone Captain Training

    Ever year more than 6,000 volunteers across Virginia come together on the first Saturday in June to pick up trash from beaches, rivers, streams, and parks on Clean the Bay Day. Watch this video to learn the basics of becoming a Zone Captain to lead your own Clean the Bay Day site!

  • Celebrating Chesapeake Bay Week

    Celebrating its 50th year, CBF works with residents, businesses, and governments to implement the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint. These efforts are working, but there's still a long way to go to Save the Bay.

  • Earth Day Tree Planting!

    CBF's David Tana teaches us how to plant a tree!

  • We're Live Talking Sustainable Farming Practices on Open Book Farm!

    We just finished planting 880 trees on Open Book Farm and now we're catching up with farm owners Mary Kathryn and Andrew Barnet!

  • We're Live Planting 880 Trees on Earth Day!

    Happy #EarthDay from Open Book Farm where we're planting 880 trees in the rain with the help of roughly 100 dedicated CBF volunteers to help #SaveTheBay!

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