Chesapeake Bay Foundation

"The people of the Chesapeake Bay region, and those who love it, have always been the beating heart of the restoration effort—not the government. We’re built for these moments, and we’re not backing down."

"High levels of forever chemicals have been found in the drinking water in some Susquehanna Valley communities." Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7hfMjAc

“The Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act brings hope for a healthier and more resilient future," said CBF Maryland Executive Director Allison Colden. "This legislation gives our farmers, watermen, oyster growers, and restoration scientists the tools they need to succeed, and in turn, will reduce pollution in our rivers and streams." CBF supports Gov. Wes Moore's Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act and urges the General Assembly to pass this bill. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3dzN5Ps

Investing in clean water is critical for the Bay! 💧 As members of the Virginia General Assembly consider numerous competing priorities, it's crucial that they hear from you to ensure that key funding opportunities for our Bay are included in the final budget. Join us in speaking up today: https://lnkd.in/eesGkrub

⚠️ ACTION NEEDED: Deadline tomorrow! The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the eastern hellbender as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, which would provide critical federal protections for hellbenders. Be a hellbender defender and tell the USFWS you support listing this important amphibian under the Endangered Species Act: https://lnkd.in/eV85wgrj

Clean Water Lobby Day in Virginia has returned with new faces of a younger generation of Bay stewards fighting for living shorelines, trees, wetlands, and so much more.

"The $50 million in [Governor Josh Shapiro]’s proposed budget for the Clean Streams Fund and Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program reaffirms the commitment of our elected leaders to creating a legacy of clean water, healthy soils, and resilient communities for future generations," says CBF Pennsylvania Executive Director Julia Krall

Registration is open for CBF Student Leadership Summer Expeditions! 🎉 High school students are invited to sign up for one of five immersive expeditions. Participants will learn from field experts, collaborate with other student leaders, camp under the stars, and expand their sustainability skillset. Financial assistance is available. Register now at cbf.org/slsummer! 🛶   📷: CBF Staff

We're always rooting for trees! 🌳 💪 From capturing and filtering out pollution before it enters our waterways to alleviating flooding by stabilizing the soil, trees can provide countless benefits for health, the economy, and the environment. Did you know that in urban areas, properly placing trees around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30 percent and can save 20-50 percent in energy used for heating? Trees also filter airborne pollutants, reducing conditions that cause asthma. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e92VePBZ 📷: Parks Rountrey, Matthew Huntley, Jillian Chilson 📍: James River; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA

Happy World Wetlands Day! 🌊 Located where land meets water, wetlands—which include marshes, swamps, and bogs—are low-lying areas covered by water some or all of the time. The Chesapeake Bay watershed includes 1.5 million acres of wetlands, which are among the most productive, diverse, and important ecosystems in the watershed. Wetlands improve water quality, reduce storm damage and flooding, control erosion, provide vital wildlife habitat, and help fight climate change. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/exGZ2EPK 📷: Neil Dampier, John Laurie 📍: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, MD; Great Dismal Swamp, VA