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A Sustainability Sham

December 21, 2018

A student who fails to complete all their assignments doesn't receive a passing grade. But if Omega Protein gets their way, this logic won't hold true in the world of fishery management.

Making History in 2018

December 4, 2018

Right in our own backyard, the world's greatest environmental recovery is taking place. And that is in no small part thanks to you.

This Week's Election

November 8, 2018

Many are asking what Tuesday's election will mean for the Bay. Our staff are assessing the new political landscape and the opportunities and challenges that may lie ahead.

A Call to Action for Hellbenders and Trees

September 11, 2018

There's no denying that I have a greater interest in the happenings in the Pennsylvania State House than my fellow 17 year-olds. But as a member of Pennsylvania's Student Leadership Council, I understand the value of clean water to the Commonwealth and recognize the influence the halls of government in Harrisburg have on our rivers and streams.

This Week in the Watershed: Hellbent on Clean Water

September 7, 2018

The Keystone State is renowned for its abundance of beautiful rivers, streams, and creeks. But roughly 19,000 miles of Keystone State rivers and streams are polluted. And one of its native critters is suffering.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Seeking Top-Notch Virginia Advocates

August 30, 2018

(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is seeking top-notch Virginia advocates to attend a free workshop Sept. 28 and 29 for current and future Clean Water Captains—volunteers who work for healthy waterways in their communities.

Shenandoah Valley Clean Water Stewardship Course Offered

August 29, 2018

(VERONA, VA)—Registration is now open for a Shenandoah Valley clean water stewardship course offered by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Course Offered in Newport News

August 16, 2018

(NEWPORT NEWS, VA)—Registration is now open for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's popular Bay stewardship course this fall, offered for the first time in Newport News.

Nice Farms Creamery: Grazing Cows Since Before It Was Cool

June 6, 2018

“Society has moved away from agriculture, and we want to bring people closer to the farm again.”

This Week in the Watershed: Threats and Resilience

May 11, 2018

Like the victim of Chinese water torture, the Chesapeake Bay seems afflicted by a constant stream of assaults, most of them man-made.

In the Path of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline

May 8, 2018

Water is life, and clean, abundant water is our right.

This Week in the Watershed: A Big Dam Problem

May 4, 2018

It's not often you can see water pollution from space. But a well-known image following Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 has a long, complicated story to tell.

Democracy in Action

April 18, 2018

When the new federal funding bill was signed into law a couple weeks ago, it wasn't an accident that it fully supported EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program—a critical piece of Chesapeake restoration.

This Week in the Watershed: A Disappearing Act

April 13, 2018

After months of meetings, letters, phone calls, and emails, it looked like we were going to take a step, albeit it a small one, towards strengthening Maryland’s outdated Forest Conservation Act. Until the legislation disappeared.

This Week in the Watershed: Unfinished Business

April 6, 2018

It’s an exciting time on the Bay and its rivers and streams. Ospreys are back, flora is beginning to bloom, and the days are lengthening. And in Richmond and Annapolis, activity is beginning to wind down in the halls of its Capitols.

This Week in the Watershed: The Best in the World

March 9, 2018

"Why the Chesapeake Bay is the best in the world." That's the headline emblazoned atop an editorial this week in the Washington Post.

Virginia Advocates Storm Capitol Hill

March 7, 2018

Last week, over 20 outstanding volunteers from across the Commonwealth of Virginia ditched their waders and headed to Washington, D.C. to meet with their representatives and discuss all the great projects the Chesapeake Bay Program supports in their districts.

MD's Forest Conservation Act Need to Be Revisited

March 6, 2018

Forest destruction in Maryland is a major concern of the state legislature this year and with good reason.

This Week in the Watershed: An Oyster Moon Race

March 2, 2018

Bold, ambitious, and audacious goals are usually met with one of two reactions—incredulity or inspiration.

This Week in the Watershed: Acting Out

February 23, 2018

To save the Bay, accepting the status quo is often not an option.

Fighting for the Future of Our Forests

February 16, 2018

Growing up in Maryland, the forests and woods in our communities have always been a place of fresh air, sanctuary, and play.

Fast and Furious in Harrisburg, Annapolis, and Richmond

February 9, 2018

At the dawn of every new year, shortly after the ball drops and the confetti is swept away, our Bay saving efforts kick into another gear. With the new year comes the start of legislative sessions in Maryland and Virginia, and its continuation in Pennsylvania.

This Week in the Watershed: Keep the Cap!

February 2, 2018

Ospreys soaring through the sky, dolphins jumping through the water, and rockfish on your dinner plate. What do these all have in common?

Legislation Introduced to Save Maryland’s Best Forests

February 1, 2018

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Legislation was introduced today to help slow the destruction of Maryland's forests by updating the state's 27-year-old Forest Conservation Act.

Atlantic Menhaden Are in Jeopardy Again: What Does It Mean for Stripers?

January 30, 2018

Protecting Atlantic Menhaden is like pushing a rock up a hill, over and over: the threats just keep coming.