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CBF Names Harry Campbell Director of Science Policy and Advocacy
November 20, 2019
The CBF has created a new position that combines science and advocacy and has tapped a familiar face to be its first director.
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PA Legislators Need to Put the Money Where the Boots Are—on Farms
November 8, 2019
The boots on the ground—the farmers and the conservation community—are leading the way. It’s time state legislators invest in them.
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Celebrating Senator Yaw and the Eastern Hellbender Salamander
November 5, 2019
CBF student leaders went to Williamsport to celebrate the salamander that is Pennsylvania’s new official state amphibian and to salute the state senator whose support was key to making it happen.
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Bringing the Farm to Life
October 30, 2019
Planting trees is part of treating the land—and cattle—right at Drager Farms in Lancaster County.
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CBF Applauds Passage of Keystone Tree Fund; Bill to Plant More Trees Headed to the Governor’s Desk
October 30, 2019
The Keystone Tree Fund could lead to the planting of more trees along streams and streets in the Commonwealth.
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This Month in the Watershed: A Climate for Change
October 30, 2019
Climate change might be a global problem, but we are feeling the impacts here at home.
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EPA Proposal Would Hurt State Efforts to Protect Local Waters
October 21, 2019
Today we submitted written comments opposing an Environmental Protection Agency proposal that would hamstring the ability of states to protect water quality from pollution caused by federally licensed or permitted projects such as pipelines, dams, and power plants.
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CBF Applauds NFWF Grants to Improve Pennsylvania’s Water Quality
October 17, 2019
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grants totaling more than $3.1 million aim to clean and restore polluted rivers and streams in the Commonwealth.
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Oversight at Risk under EPA's Latest Proposed Changes to Coal Ash Storage and Reuse Rule
October 15, 2019
(WASHINGTON, DC)—As the Environmental Protection Agency considers a second round of changes to federal rules governing the storage and reuse of coal ash, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation submitted written comments raising concerns about how the proposed changes threaten the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the people who live there.
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Pennsylvania Farmers Experience the Bay Their Efforts Can Save
October 3, 2019
Pennsylvania farmers recently spent a weekend on the Chesapeake Bay to see and feel the effects of their clean water efforts are having downstream.
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CBF Commends Gov. Wolf’s Executive Order for Pennsylvania to Join Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
October 3, 2019
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by setting caps on total carbon dioxide emissions from electric power plants.
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This Month in the Watershed: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
September 30, 2019
Collaboration and teamwork are critical when working towards a goal as complex and challenging as saving the Bay.
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Community, Wildlife, and Clean Water at Mulberry Run Wetlands
September 27, 2019
From boggy and grassy to teaming with plants and wildlife, the manmade wetland in Waynesboro, VA is bringing new joy and less flooding to the Jefferson Park Neighborhood.
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An Assault on Clean Air
September 26, 2019
The health of the Chesapeake Bay is directly connected to air pollution, which is only degrading as the Trump Administration continues its assault on the Clean Air Act and its implementing regulations.
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CBF Statement on Senate Subcommittee's Funding Increase for the Chesapeake Bay Program
September 24, 2019
The Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee today increased funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program next year from $73 million to $76 million.
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Why California Cars Matter for the Chesapeake
September 23, 2019
The Trump administration made yet another move this week that hinders efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. This time, the attack comes by air.
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CBF Opposes WOTUS Actions
September 12, 2019
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized the first step in their plan to repeal and replace the Waters of the United States Rule.
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CBF Statement on Offshore Drilling Ban Passing U.S. House
September 11, 2019
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act (H.R. 1941), which bans oil and gas drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts
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CBF Urges Pennsylvania to Meet Pollution Reduction Goals Following Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting
September 5, 2019
Pennsylvania's significant shortfall in its plans to reduce pollution was not directly addressed by members of the Chesapeake Executive Council until it was brought up by the press.
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How Will the Story of Chesapeake Bay Restoration End? Virginia’s New Plan Is a Crucial Chapter.
September 5, 2019
It's up to Virginia state legislators to ensure the funding and programs are in place to make Virginia's strong Chesapeake Bay Blueprint a reality.
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Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Heads in the Right Direction
September 4, 2019
Virginia recently released a strong, detailed and practical plan to reduce pollution to its portion of the Chesapeake Bay and the tidal rivers that feed it. Now, Gov. Ralph Northam and the General Assembly must turn the plan into action.
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CBF Statement On Gov. Hogan's Call for Pennsylvania to Do More to Reduce Chesapeake Bay Pollution
August 29, 2019
CBF President Will Baker commended Gov. Hogan for pushing the EPA Administrator and the Governor of Pennsylvania to fix and fund the Commonwealth's deficient Clean Water Blueprint plan.
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Could It Happen Here?
August 16, 2019
Last week, three dogs—Abby, Izzy and Harpo—had a play date in and around a seemingly harmless pond in Wilmington, North Carolina. A few hours later all three were dead. The culprit? A poisonous blue-green algae.
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CBF Statement on Trump Administration’s Changes to the Endangered Species Act
August 12, 2019
Today, the Trump administration published rules stripping key provisions from the Endangered Species Act regulations.
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Their View: State Needs to Step Up Support of Those Working Hard to Clean Up Rivers and Streams
July 9, 2019
CBF's PA Executive Director was featured as a Guest Columnist in Time Leaders, discussing PA's role in the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint.
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