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Registration Open for Summer Camp on the Chesapeake Bay
February 13, 2024
Middle school students passionate about nature, science, and the environment can experience a once-in-a-lifetime summer adventure at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF)’s Middle School Bay Eco-Camp.
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Bill to Renew Historic Conservation Law Would Extend Federal Bay Restoration Programs
February 9, 2024
Legislation introduced in the Senate today would renew several federal programs essential to restoring the Bay and increasing public access to this natural wonder.
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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.
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Conservation Coordinators Join CBF to Accelerate The Renewal Project for the Pequea and Halfmoon Watersheds
February 8, 2024
Isabel “Izzy” Snee and Mariah Saunders have joined the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) team as conservation coordinators, working to accelerate progress toward bringing impaired streams back to health in parts of four Pennsylvania counties.
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New Bill Streamlines Virginia Flood Protection Resources
February 7, 2024
Sea level rise and flooding are a growing part of Virginians’ lives, but the Commonwealth’s resources to contend with these threats are scattered across multiple government agencies.
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CBF Urges Sustained Investments in The Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program
February 6, 2024
As a final budget continues to take shape in Pennsylvania, CBF is specifically calling for funding that could extend the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).
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Maryland Faces Influx of Industrial Sludge, Legislation Proposed
February 6, 2024
Maryland should no longer be a dumping ground for industrial sludge, a growing concern that new bipartisan legislation introduced today by primary sponsors Delegate Sara Love and Senator Justin Ready intends to address.
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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.
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Tree Conservation Gains Landmark Support From Virginia Lawmakers
February 6, 2024
Tree conservation picked up historic momentum in the Virginia General Assembly this session, getting local leaders one step closer to preserving and replacing more trees.
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When It Rains It Pours — With Road Salt It Creates a Bad Brew
February 1, 2024
It's that time of year when we're all looking for ways to manage the snow that falls on our streets, walkways, and driveways. Road deicers are most often some forms of salt, which create an unsavory, salty situation in our streams.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Court Filing Supports Legal Effort to Keep Virginia in RGGI
February 1, 2024
Ahead of a Feb. 5 court hearing, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has filed a supporting brief arguing for Virginia’s continued participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
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Maryland Stormwater Permits Continue to Fall Short for Baltimore Communities and the Bay’s Resiliency Against Climate Change
January 31, 2024
Today's decision by the Appellate Court of Maryland affirming Baltimore stormwater permits is a loss for clean water.
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Crucial Menhaden Study Delayed by Virginia House Subcommittee
January 30, 2024
Following opposition by Virginia’s industrial menhaden fishery, the Commonwealth is facing yet another delay in letting science answer one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most longstanding and controversial questions.
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Save the Bay News: Industrial Sludge, Living Shorelines, and What’s Ahead in 2024
January 26, 2024
Advocacy efforts are in full swing this month as legislators return to state houses and the Capitol. Take a look at our top priorities for the Bay in the coming months.
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CBF Statement on Rep. Ruppersberger’s Retirement Announcement
January 26, 2024
After 38 years of distinguished public, including more than 20 years in Congress, U.S. Rep. C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger announced he will not seek reelection when his current term ends in January 2025.
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ASMFC Approves New Striped Bass Fisheries Plan for East Coast
January 25, 2024
Aiming to rebuild the East Coast’s striped bass population, an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) panel yesterday approved an update to its fisheries management plan.
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Are Toxic Chemicals in your Neighborhood?
January 24, 2024
The Virginia General Assembly is considering a bill that would ban cancer-linked products. Here's why they should pass the ban.
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Local Leaders Could Save More Trees Under New Virginia Bills
January 24, 2024
Tree conservation has taken center stage as seven new bills progress through the Virginia General Assembly.
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Snow, Salt, and Rain Brew a Bad Combination for Maryland Waterways
January 24, 2024
Maryland waterways should prepare for an influx of road salt in the coming days. Last week’s snowfall and abundant road salt application, combined with this week’s rain will be a perfect storm for excess salt entering streams and rivers.
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Virginia Bill Proposes Ban of Toxic Pavement Sealant
January 23, 2024
Toxic products used mainly to seal asphalt driveways for homes and neighborhoods would be prohibited in Virginia under legislation introduced by Del. Kathy Tran (House Bill 985).
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Virginia Climate Resiliency Efforts Advance in General Assembly
January 23, 2024
Multiple efforts progressing in the Virginia General Assembly would strengthen the state’s carbon emission reduction and adaption work.
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Five Ways We’re Advocating for the Bay in 2024
January 23, 2024
Legislative sessions have kicked off around the watershed. Here’s what we’re fighting for in 2024.
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For Family, Farming, and Clean Water
January 19, 2024
Cost-share funds available through Pennsylvania's Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) help Greg Strayer keep his family farm going, so that someday he can pass it to his children.
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For Environmental Justice, Fully Engage Communities and Analyze Cumulative Effects of Rules, CBF Tells EPA
January 18, 2024
CBF filed comments this week stressing the importance of involving environmental justice communities early in the rulemaking process and considering the cumulative impact of climate change and multiple sources of pollution.
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Mayo Island Purchase Highlights Importance of Virginia’s RGGI Participation and Sustainable Resiliency Funding
January 10, 2024
Richmond residents will benefit from a new public park through the city’s recent purchase of historic Mayo Island, an acquisition made possible by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
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