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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.

Summer Learning Experience for Student Leaders Was a Time for Looking Forward

October 17, 2017

Emma Stone, a Pennsylvania high school student, shares a journal of her experiences this summer on CBF's "50 Forward" program—a six-day summer course with that celebrated CBF's first half-century of commitment to saving the Bay and local rivers and streams, and inspired the next generation to continue those efforts.

One Amazing Week and the Next 50 Years

July 21, 2017

"Education is the best long-term investment in the Chesapeake Bay." After gathering student leaders from across the watershed for a week of hands-on Bay education, these words by CBF President Will Baker ring true.

This Week in the Watershed: Flipping the Script

July 14, 2017

When an anniversary or milestone approaches, the natural inclination is often to reflect on the past. As CBF celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re flipping the script—what better way to celebrate than to engage with the next generation and hear their thoughts on what it will take to save the Bay.

Student Leaders Chart a Future Course for Clean Water in PA and the Bay

July 10, 2017

(HARRISBURG, PA)–After a short canoe paddle down the river on a hot Monday afternoon, Emma Stone wiped a wet sponge over the stone surface beneath her feet to reveal an ancient Native American carving on a huge group of rocks in the Susquehanna.

Celebrating 50 Years with Student Leaders

July 10, 2017

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has been working for 50 years to Save the Bay by partnering with leaders nationally, regionally, and locally in our communities.