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About Me

Since 1967, CBF has been the voice of those who care about restoring North Americaâ€™s largest estuary. Our motto â€œSave the Bayâ€ has defined that mission to the more than 17 million people who live in the six-state Chesapeake Bay Watershed. CBF is the largest and only independent, Bay-wide organization that exists solely to restore and protect the vitality of the Bay.

Chesapeake Bay Watershed: New York , Pennsylvania , Delaware , Maryland , D.C. , Virginia , West Virginia

Find out more byvisiting our website at cbf.org ; checking out our channel on YouTube and our group on Gather ; sharing your Bay and CBF trip pictures on Flickr ; becoming a fan on Facebook ; getting active on our Think.MTV.com group Teens Saving the Chesapeake or Change.org .

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Chesapeake Bay, Susquehanna River, federal environmental affairs , oysters , crabs , fish , underwater grasses , water quality , environment , climate change , education , field trips , restoration , conservation , smart growth , agriculture

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Explore the Chesapeake Bay over 400 years with our interactive map.
How has your watershed been affected? What have we done to our waterways? What are we doing today? What legacy can we leave?

Time-lapse video: how oysters clean the Bay
Oysters provide much-needed filtration of Chesapeake Bay waters, habitat for other aquatic life, and a modest commercial harvest. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation estimates the native oyster population to be as low as 4 percent of historic levels. Restoring the Chesapeake's native oyster population is key to bringing back the Bay's health. Find out more at http://www.cbf.org/site/News2?abbr=SB_VA_&page=NewsArtic le&id=31283

Clagett Farm -- Why does the Chesapeake Bay Foundation have a farm?
Welcome to Clagett Farm, a working farm, owned and operated by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. We use the 285 acres of the farm for a variety of programs: vegetables, native trees, grass-fed beef, educational field programs, and agricultural policy. For more information, visit us at cbf.org/clagett .

My Blog

Marylanders: Sign the Petition to Support Responsible Climate Change Legislation

This week, the United States Senate will begin to debate legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are already causing warmer water and higher sea levels in the Chesapeake Bay. It is vital t...
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:32:00 PST

Chesapeake Bay Foundations 2008 Save the Bay Photo Contest Viewers Choice

Now it's time to cast your vote! All the photos are in! Over the past few weeks, we've received several photo submissions! Following are the top 10 entries as selected by our panel of judges. We will ...
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:12:00 PST

Support No Child Left Behind With Downloads.

Spread the word about the value of getting kids outside by adding one of these badges to your organizations website, social networking page, or downloading and sharing the new NCLI desktops. Get'em O...
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Wed, 21 May 2008 01:05:00 PST

Farm Bill Provides Record Funds For Chesapeake Bay Cleanup

By: Tom Zolper Legislation Targets Bay Region for Conservation Funding to Reduce Pollution ANNAPOLIS, MD, RICHMOND, VA. -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) today applauded an unprecedented $440 mi...
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Wed, 21 May 2008 12:50:00 PST

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Unites With Watermen

By: John Surrick Conservation Group and Watermen Sign Joint Letter Urging Emergency Relief (ANNAPOLIS) -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and the Maryland and Virginia watermen's associations hav...
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Wed, 21 May 2008 12:49:00 PST

Help CBF win $1,000 -- it’s easy!

Register at http://www.iGive.com/CBF... ...then surf iGive.com's online stores. More visits by you and your fellow supporters mean more chances for your cause to win a $1000 donation or other prizes!...
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Tue, 06 May 2008 07:38:00 PST

Teen Videos Rock (er Hop?)!

Teen Alex Elliott of NizamFilms sent us this video. Music video and educational video rolled into one. I wonder if teachers could use it in the classroom? Alex Elliott's Video...
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:58:00 PST

Maryland Governor, Education Leaders Call for New Federal Support for Environmental Education

LAUREL, Md. A range of elected officials, education leaders, environmentalists and students urged a Congressional panel today to provide major new support for environmental education across the coun...
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:47:00 PST

5 Things You Can Do For Earth Day

On Earth Day, April 22nd, we will celebrate the progress that has been made to preserve and protect our environment. There's much to celebrate in the Chesapeake Bay region, too, with lots of activity ...
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:48:00 PST

Your Photos Needed! 2008 Save the Bay Photo Contest

First Prize: $500 This year's Chesapeake Bay Foundation photo contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers, and CBF is seeking photographs that illustrate the positive aspects of t...
Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:24:00 PST