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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.

"Bees, Trees, and Clean Water" Workshop on March 24

March 7, 2018

(MONROE, VA)—A workshop about landscaping with native plants, attracting beneficial birds and insects, and improving the health of streams and rivers will be held in the Lynchburg area on March 24.

CBF Offers Unique Local Oyster and Wine Pairing

March 1, 2018

(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Brock Environmental Center is kicking off its participation in the 10 billion oyster partnership on March 18 with Virginia oysters and wine at a unique pairing event.

This Week in the Watershed: Acting Out

February 23, 2018

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

Gov. Northam to Join Forum on Virginia Offshore Drilling Concerns

February 22, 2018

(NORFOLK, VA)–Governor Ralph Northam will join other distinguished panelists in discussing concerns about proposed oil and gas drilling off Virginia’s coast at a March 5, Blue Planet Forum titled Offshore Drilling: Perspectives to Consider.

Educators to Explore Outdoor Learning Opportunities in Hampton Roads

February 5, 2018

(VIRGINIA BEACH,VA)With new opportunities in Hampton Roads for students to learn outdoors with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), teachers and administrators can explore hands-on environmental education possibilities at a free brunch on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at CBF’s Brock Environmental Center.

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?

How About Home-Grown Oysters and Wine?

January 18, 2018

What about a new tradition: home-grown oysters and wine?

This Week in the Watershed: A Bay-Saving Momentum

January 12, 2018

Watch any sporting event long enough and eventually you’ll see an invisible but palpable force seize control of the game.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Honor Virginia Wesleyan University

December 6, 2017

(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)–The Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced today that it will honor Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach for its leadership and commitment to educating the next generation of Chesapeake Bay leaders.

This Week in the Watershed: Bunker Battle Continues

November 17, 2017

The message was loud, clear, and nearly unanimous. More than 127,000 individuals submitted comments to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and when they were tallied, a resounding 99.6 percent were in support of an ecosystem-based approach to menhaden management.

On Third Anniversary, CBF's Brock Environmental Center Inspires

November 16, 2017

As the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's (CBF) Brock Environmental Center marks its third year, the building continues to surpass expectations for sustainability and has become an environmental hub for the community.

On Third Anniversary, CBF's Brock Environmental Center Inspires

November 16, 2017

(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)—As the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Brock Environmental Center marks its third year, the building continues to surpass expectations for sustainability and has become an environmental hub for the community.

This Week in the Watershed: Fighting for Forests

November 10, 2017

Right now, throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, trees are exploding with color. The beautiful foliage around every corner is just one of the many benefits trees provide.

This Week in the Watershed: Losing Our Compass

October 27, 2017

At the foundation of all the work to save the Bay is one fundamental element–science.

This Week in the Watershed: The Bay's Bread and Butter

October 20, 2017

There are only a few days left to help the most important fish in the sea.

Issues for Local Streams, Rivers, and the Bay Highlighted at Culpeper Breakfast Talk

October 17, 2017

(CULPEPER, VA)–The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Piedmont Environmental Council are hosting a breakfast discussion in Culpeper on issues facing local streams, rivers, and the Bay ahead of this fall's elections for Virginia’s Governor and House of Delegates.

This Week in the Watershed: Toxic Clouds

October 13, 2017

At first glance, emissions from a coal-fired power plant in Kentucky, Indiana, or Tennessee would seem completely unrelated to the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

This Week in the Watershed: If You Build It They Will Come

September 29, 2017

It goes without saying, but the Bay looked awfully different when Captain John Smith first navigated its waters in 1608. The journals of Smith reveal a Bay bursting with life.

Community Welcomed to Third Annual Burgers, Brews for the Bay

September 29, 2017

Restored Reefs Beginning to Make a Difference

September 23, 2017

This Week in the Watershed: From Trash Pits to Oyster Reefs

September 22, 2017

Archaeologists can learn a lot about a civilization by looking in one place–the trash pit.

A Different Kind of Fishing Tourney

September 18, 2017

This Week in the Watershed: Menhaden’s Moment

September 15, 2017

As we've written before, menhaden might not be a common feature on dinner plates, but there's a reason they’re often called "the most important fish in the sea."