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21st Annual Paddle for the Bay Race Set for August 4
July 23, 2018
(NORFOLK, VA)—Registration is now open for the 21st annual Paddle for the Bay benefit race, which features human-powered vessels from kayaks and stand up paddle boards to outrigger canoes and surf skis.
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CBF Supports Baltimore Lawsuit Seeking Climate Change Compensation
July 20, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President Will Baker issued this statement after Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh announced her city is suing energy companies for allegedly knowingly contributing to climate change which increases costs for local governments.
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This Week in the Watershed: A Bay Mutiny
July 20, 2018
In 1608, during the first exploration of the Chesapeake Bay by European settlers, it was Captain John Smith who led the way. Of the countless voyages throughout this national treasure since, it's a safe bet that most had a captain.
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CBF Issues Statement on Congressional Efforts to Derail the Blueprint
July 19, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued this statement following the passage of Congressman Goodlatte’s amendment to H.R. 6147, the Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019.
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Baby Osprey's Starring Role on Webcam
July 19, 2018
We have a new addition to the CBF family in the form of a baby osprey hatched on July 2, 2018, and viewable on our osprey cam!
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New EPA Coal Ash Rule Reduces Environmental Protections
July 18, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The Environmental Protection Agency has issued final rules governing the handling and monitoring of hazardous coal ash.
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CBF Issues Statement on Bay Program Pollution Reduction Estimates
July 17, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Beth McGee, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Director of Science and Agricultural Policy, issued this statement following the release of Chesapeake Bay Program data on modeled reductions in pollution.
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Photo of the Week: Daily Tidal Art
July 16, 2018
The always new art of the low tide shoreline never disappoints.
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Seahorse Rescue on Chic's Beach
July 14, 2018
The Brandis family, Scharver sisters, and Chesapeake Bay Foundation last week rescued 10 seahorses stranded on Chic’s Beach in Hampton Roads.
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CBF Issues Statement on Amendment to Weaken Bay Clean-Up Efforts
July 13, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President Will Baker issued this statement today after Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) again offered an amendment to weaken the Chesapeake Bay clean-up effort.
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This Week in the Watershed: A Blessing and a Curse
July 13, 2018
The recent hot and sunny weather throughout the watershed has blessed many of us with picturesque days to swim, fish, or work in our gardens. But this weather isn’t a blessing to some.
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This Month on the Bay: Life in an Eelgrass Bed
July 11, 2018
If oyster reefs are the Chesapeake's equivalents to corals, underwater grass beds are our rain forests.
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Photo of the Week: Wednesday Night Races
July 9, 2018
Evening sailing races in Annapolis, viewed from a pier in Eastport.
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This Week in the Watershed: Best Bang for Our Buck
July 6, 2018
The least expensive ways to fight pollution also targets the largest source of pollution—agricultural runoff.
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Fixing the Pipes in Charm City
July 5, 2018
One hundred and fourteen years ago, spring was an exciting time in Baltimore.
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CBF Announces Jay Ford as Virginia Voices Outreach Coordinator
July 5, 2018
(PAINTER, VA)—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is pleased to announce Jay Ford as its new Virginia Voices Outreach Coordinator, based on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
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DEQ Commits to Monitor Poultry Operations for Pollution
July 2, 2018
(RICHMOND, VA)—The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has committed to undertake water quality monitoring of key poultry operations on the Eastern Shore after taking into account concerns from the community, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and other stakeholders.
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CBF Announces New V.P. for Environmental Protection and Restoration
July 2, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker announced today that Lisa Feldt is CBF's new Vice President for Environmental Protection and Restoration.
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Photo of the Week: En Garde!
July 2, 2018
A blue crab prepares for battle in Northumberland County Virginia.
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Summer Picnic Recipes We Love (Without the Meat!)
July 1, 2018
Here's an idea: What if we were to swap the burger for some healthy and equally delicious (if not more so) meatless meals this summer?
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This Week in the Watershed: Bay Building Blocks
June 29, 2018
Speak of the Chesapeake Bay and thoughts of the mighty oyster or beloved blue crab are not far away. These treasured critters are not only delectable but are critical building blocks for the health of the Bay's ecology.
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Man-made Oyster Reef Near Key Bridge is Thriving
June 28, 2018
(BALTIMORE, MD)—A man-made oyster reef finished a year ago next to Fort Carroll in the middle of the Patapsco River is in excellent condition.
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CBF Issues Statement on CBSAC Crab Report
June 27, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Chesapeake Bay Foundation interim Environmental Protection and Restoration Vice President Alison Prost issued this statement following the release of the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee's (CBSAC) annual blue crab report.
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Photo of the Week: Cleared for Landing
June 25, 2018
Male osprey coming in to perch on a piling near his nest in the Upper Potomac River, Leesylvania State Park.
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CBF Issues Statement on EPA Expectations
June 20, 2018
(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, officials from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a letter outlining their expectations as the Bay jurisdictions prepare Phase III Watershed Implementation Plans.
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