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Innovations in Oyster Aquaculture

May 1, 2024

Oyster Girl Oysters works to create a novel, low-cost system for flipping oyster cages and advancing the aquaculture industry.

Save the Bay News: River Revitalization, Ticks, and a Bay for Everyone

April 26, 2024

Despite the vast scale of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, restoration is often hyperlocal and deeply personal. Read on for stories of people and communities connecting to clean water and working to save the Bay.

Does the Chesapeake Bay Get Allergies?

April 24, 2024

Every April, pollen becomes an inescapable part of life in the Chesapeake region. Trees, following their age-old instinct to reproduce, release puffs of this fine yellow-green dust. What does it mean for the Bay?

Shaped by a Salamander

April 23, 2024

Five years after their triumphant campaign to crown the Eastern hellbender as Pennsylvania’s state amphibian, former CBF student leaders are taking on the world of conservation, education, and law.

A Minuscule Pest with a Powerful Impact

April 18, 2024

Lyme disease cases have nearly doubled in the United States over the past two decades. What is behind these numbers, and what does it mean for our environment and our health?

Bay Foundation Equity Director Wants Advocacy as Diverse as Nature

April 16, 2024

Carmera Thomas-Wilhite is the first vice president of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in CBF's history, and a leading regional voice on the critical topic.

Maryland’s 2024 General Assembly: What Happened for the Bay?

April 9, 2024

The past 90 days have been a whirlwind of legislative activity in Annapolis. We take a look back at both the wins and losses for clean water.

Standing Up for the Environment and Green Schools

April 8, 2024

Anna Saderholm spent much of her early educational days in the outdoors and learning about our environment through valuable experiences, including growing baby oysters with CBF in the 4th grade. Recently, she reflected on her journey from environmentally conscious child to advocating for green education in the Maryland General Assembly.

Reconnecting with Their Ancestral Land and River

April 5, 2024

Last month, CBF, the Virginia Department of Forestry, and volunteers joined the Nansemond Indian Nation for a tree planting that deepened their connection to their ancestral riverfront land

Dire Need of Conservation

April 4, 2024

There’s a hard truth we must accept when it comes to Chesapeake stripers. There will be no future for striped bass, or the charter captains and watermen who rely on them, if we stick with the status quo.

Cultivating Community

March 20, 2024

Smithsburg, Maryland farmer Matt Harsh discusses the value of locally grown produce, regenerative agriculture, and community engagement at his 78 Acres Farm.

The Chesapeake in Pictures

March 18, 2024

For close to 20 years now, thousands of photographers have shared with us what makes the Chesapeake region so special. Here are just a few of their views of the watershed.

For Thriving Farms in The Future, Congress Must Fully Fund Conservation Programs Now

March 14, 2024

For a future with healthy farms we need to fully fund federal cost-share programs today that help farmers adopt conservation practices that improve their soil.

In Pennsylvania, I See Hope for Our Environmental Future

March 11, 2024

Hope can be elusive in the world of environmental restoration. To move beyond the status quo, we need a paradigm shift. It might very well resemble some of the quietly momentous work underway in Pennsylvania.

Save the Bay News: Menhaden Misstep, Oyster Report, and Striped Bass Latest

March 7, 2024

From our latest oyster report to an update on striped bass and yet another setback for menhaden, take a look at this month's newsletter featuring the Bay's beloved fisheries.

Secrets of the Striper

March 6, 2024

As pressures mount for striped bass, scientists are broadening the window on the hidden lives of these celebrated fish—while managers race to save them.

One-on-One with The General Assembly

March 1, 2024

Advocates take a ‘rare opportunity’ to meet with legislators on the importance of tree conservation, water quality, and climate resiliency bills.

Testifying on Behalf of Living Shorelines

February 28, 2024

Maryland student Leader Kate Johnson recently spoke on behalf of critical legislation in front of the state General Assembly.

Little Fish, Big Trouble (Again)

February 26, 2024

Despite its importance to the Bay's ecosystem, menhaden face substantial pressure from the commercial fishing industry. And in yet another legislative setback, critical science needed to make informed decisions about "the most important fish in the sea" has been delayed once more.

Hope on the Half Shell

February 22, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay is now home to the world’s largest oyster reef restoration projects—and they’re showing incredible success. What comes next?

In Virginia, Hope Grows on Trees

February 21, 2024

Virginia’s trees are disappearing. A tree planting in Norfolk—and conservation efforts from state lawmakers—offer signs of hope.

Journey into the Heart of the Bay

February 20, 2024

CBF’s inaugural Middle School Bay Eco-Camp offered salt marsh and island explorations, star-lit hikes, and life-changing learning experiences.

Let's Go Outdoors!

February 15, 2024

Tarsha and Keisha Scovens' Let’s Go Outdoors (LGO) program is increasing family engagement in outdoor recreation, and teaching diverse youth and adults in under-represented communities in Lancaster and Philadelphia about the environment and conservation.

Lawmakers Must Prioritize Conservation, Climate Legislation

February 8, 2024

When it comes down to it, environmental policy is about people. In 2024, our elected officials can leave a legacy of supporting a healthier environment and improving Virginians’ well-being.

Climate Resiliency Demands Resilient Funding

February 6, 2024

Climate change is no longer knocking at Virginia’s door; it’s inside the commonwealth’s house—with no plans to leave. Protecting Virginians from this urgent situation requires resilient solutions. And resilient solutions need consistent investment.