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CBF Welcomes Maryland’s New Congressional Delegation, Urges Continued Bay Commitments

November 11, 2024

At a critical moment for federal leadership in the future of Chesapeake Bay restoration, Maryland voters have elected new members to Congress.

Maryland Farmers Demonstrate Regenerative Agriculture for State Leaders

October 21, 2024

On Friday, October 18, Maryland policymakers, environmental partners, and farmers visited two Frederick County farms that are improving soil health, water quality, climate resilience, and biodiversity through regenerative agriculture.

Maryland Commits to Additional Large-Scale Oyster Restoration

October 9, 2024

In a much-anticipated step towards future Chesapeake Bay restoration, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that it will target three new tributaries for large-scale oyster restoration.

CBF Applauds Caroline County Commission for Enhancing Regulations for Food Processing Sludge

September 18, 2024

To protect the health of residents and waterways, the Caroline County Commission unanimously passed new legislation this week that will strengthen local oversight of storage of food processing residuals, also known as industrial sludge or dissolved air flotation (DAF) material.

Clean Water Efforts in Lancaster County Get a Boost From CBF and Extragive on Nov. 22

November 14, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), Bloombox, and Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse will celebrate and support efforts for cleaner waters in Pennsylvania as part of Lancaster ExtraGive on Friday, November 22.

Dirty Work: Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Adding 130,000 New Trees for Pennsylvania

October 31, 2024

The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership (K10) is at it again, doing the dirty work of adding 130,000 new trees for Pennsylvania during the fall planting season.

$500,000 Grant to CBF Will Strengthen And Expand Riparian Buffer Efforts in 12 Counties

October 17, 2024

A grant of $500,000 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) was one of a dozen new grants totaling more than $3.4 million announced this week that will improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat in parts of Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay watershed and other watersheds.

New Plans in the Works for Cleaner Streams in Lancaster and Centre Counties

October 15, 2024

CBF, local residents, and other conservation organizations will be working together to create watershed management plans that will improve water quality in Lancaster and Centre counties.

CBF Congratulates Virginia’s New Congressional Delegation

November 8, 2024

As a pivotal moment arrives for Chesapeake Bay restoration, Virginia voters have chosen three new members to send to Congress next year.

Virginia Regulators Vote Against Extension of Blue Crab Harvest

October 28, 2024

Virginia state regulators decided against lengthening the blue crab harvest season on Oct. 28, maintaining previously adopted regulations for a struggling population that supports one of the Commonwealth’s most valuable and iconic fisheries.

Virginia Tribal Leaders Explore Connection Between Land Stewardship and Health

October 18, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is proud to partner with Old Dominion University (ODU) for a “Healing Through the Land” panel discussion with Tribal leaders on Oct. 21.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Kati Grigsby Recognized as Top 40 Under 40 Professional

October 18, 2024

Kati Grigsby, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Hampton Roads Restoration Coordinator, was named as a Top 40 Under 40 professional by Inside Business this week.

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

November 19, 2024

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.

Chesapeake National Recreation Area Takes Critical Step Forward

November 19, 2024

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.

Trump-Vance Win Comes as 2025 Bay Restoration Deadline Looms

November 6, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance have been declared the winners of the 2024 presidential election. This comes at a critical juncture for the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort, which faces a 2025 deadline under the current cleanup agreement and questions about what comes next. 

Bipartisan House Bill Would Dedicate Funds to Essential Oyster Recovery Work

October 15, 2024

The Oyster Reef Recovery Act of 2024 would establish an Oyster Restoration and Conservation Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and allow it to dedicate up to $15 million annually for the next five years to oyster recovery work.