News

Portrait of a Watershed

May 20, 2024

At any given moment, a seemingly endless number of variables are interacting across our 64,000-square-mile watershed. Scientists and researchers use two primary tools to paint a picture of the Bay, its rivers and streams, and the progress being made to restore them.

Places to Go, Things to Do in the Chesapeake Region

May 14, 2024

11 magical Bay watershed destinations to explore this spring and summer.

An Uncertain Nursery

May 13, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay is a famed spawning ground for Atlantic striped bass. But changeable—and changing—conditions are likely contributing to the species’ troubles.

Our 5 Favorite Things About Spring on the Chesapeake

May 7, 2024

The locusts are blooming, the ospreys are cheeping, and the calendars are filling up! Now's the time to savor everything there is to love about spring on the Chesapeake.

Oyster Reef Thrives Below Abandoned Harbor Fort

May 4, 2024

Even in what might seem like the unlikeliest of places, oysters have proven themselves resilient and will help us grow a better future.

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?