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Thousands of volunteers across Virginia have picked up at least 31,000 pounds of litter as of late Saturday as part of CBF's Clean the Bay Day, Virginia’s largest and longest-running litter cleanup.
Press Statement
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that a charge to manage stormwater is a tax, as opposed to a fee, is a major setback in reducing polluted runoff and flooding while working for cleaner rivers and streams.
Press Statement
A major Maryland stormwater pollution permit is violating state and federal clean water laws and threatening people and waterways, according to environmental groups that argued their case today in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.
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Virginians will see new protections against “forever chemicals,” bolstered climate resilience, and new funding for efforts like flood prevention—but still await a final budget.
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Virginia farmers will get a boost on implementing sustainable practices that help their bottom line and support the health of farmland while improving rivers and streams, thanks to a recent grant to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
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This week, the U.S. Air Force’s Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County alerted state officials to the release of 22,000 gallons of jet fuel into Piscataway Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River.
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Red flags are flying for the Potomac River, which American Rivers this week named number one on its Most Endangered Rivers List of 2026.
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Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a package of legislation finalizing next year’s state operating and capital budget. The budget package will support a healthy Chesapeake Bay and the many people, jobs, and wildlife that rely on it.
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Challenging the Trump Administration’s repeal of the landmark finding that climate change-fueling greenhouse gases pose a threat to the public, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF)…
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The Virginia Beach City Council on Tuesday voted to move forward on purchasing the Crab Creek lots at Pleasure House Point, a step that will shield the land from planned development and ensure that the area will be preserved for conservation and recreation.
