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Lawmakers are setting their priorities ahead of Virginia's next General Assembly session in January, and climate issues are expected to take a front seat during debate in the coming year. https://virginiamercury.com/briefs/flooding-board-recommends-legislation-aimed-at-fighting-rising-seas/
Flooding board recommends legislation aimed at fighting rising seas • Virginia Mercury
Lawmakers are setting their priorities ahead of the next General Assembly session in January, which will begin days before a new governor takes office. As a new legislative era begins, climate issues are expected to take a front seat during debate in th...
virginiamercury.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Lawmakers are setting their priorities ahead of Virginia's next General Assembly session in January, and climate issues are expected to take a front seat during debate in the coming year. https://virginiamercury.com/briefs/flooding-board-recommends-legislation-aimed-at-fighting-rising-seas/
Life can be over-whale-ming sometimes...so please enjoy some fun facts about the Bay's largest visitors, humpback whales! 🐳 https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/entry/humpback-whale
📷: Heather Bautista, Brian Lockwood
📷: Heather Bautista, Brian Lockwood
December 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Life can be over-whale-ming sometimes...so please enjoy some fun facts about the Bay's largest visitors, humpback whales! 🐳 https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/entry/humpback-whale
📷: Heather Bautista, Brian Lockwood
📷: Heather Bautista, Brian Lockwood
Stay inside? Could never be me 💅 See some CBF staff favorites for enjoying cool weather around the region: https://www.cbf.org/stories/four-ways-to-enjoy-winter-in-chesapeake-bay-country/
📷: Michele Dandrea Lowell, Thomas Andres, Kevin Moore
📷: Michele Dandrea Lowell, Thomas Andres, Kevin Moore
December 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Stay inside? Could never be me 💅 See some CBF staff favorites for enjoying cool weather around the region: https://www.cbf.org/stories/four-ways-to-enjoy-winter-in-chesapeake-bay-country/
📷: Michele Dandrea Lowell, Thomas Andres, Kevin Moore
📷: Michele Dandrea Lowell, Thomas Andres, Kevin Moore
Nothing compares to the real thing 🌊
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Nothing compares to the real thing 🌊
Happy International Volunteer Day! 🎉From oyster gardeners to tree planters, veggie pickers to policy advocates—CBF volunteers do it all, and we’re endlessly grateful. Wanna get your hands muddy (or leafy or legislative)? ➡️ https://www.cbf.org/programs/volunteer/
📷: Caroline Phillips, Sue Mangan
📷: Caroline Phillips, Sue Mangan
December 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Happy International Volunteer Day! 🎉From oyster gardeners to tree planters, veggie pickers to policy advocates—CBF volunteers do it all, and we’re endlessly grateful. Wanna get your hands muddy (or leafy or legislative)? ➡️ https://www.cbf.org/programs/volunteer/
📷: Caroline Phillips, Sue Mangan
📷: Caroline Phillips, Sue Mangan
In an important show of unity, the region’s governors and federal partners agreed this week to a Chesapeake Bay restoration plan for the next 15 years. Read more: https://www.cbf.org/news/federal-state-leaders-commit-to-15-year-chesapeake-bay-restoration-plan/
Federal, State Leaders Commit to 15-Year Chesapeake Bay Restoration Plan • Chesapeake Bay Foundation
In an important show of unity, the region's governors and federal partners today agreed to a Chesapeake Bay restoration plan for the next 15 years.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In an important show of unity, the region’s governors and federal partners agreed this week to a Chesapeake Bay restoration plan for the next 15 years. Read more: https://www.cbf.org/news/federal-state-leaders-commit-to-15-year-chesapeake-bay-restoration-plan/
Happy #WorldWildlifeConservationDay! 🎉 Did you know the Chesapeake Bay region is basically a VIP lounge for wildlife? We’re talking 3,000+ species. Meet some of the wild neighbors that make this place so special: https://www.cbf.org/wildlife/
📷: Edward Episcopo, Kim Cover, Susan Hale
📷: Edward Episcopo, Kim Cover, Susan Hale
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Happy #WorldWildlifeConservationDay! 🎉 Did you know the Chesapeake Bay region is basically a VIP lounge for wildlife? We’re talking 3,000+ species. Meet some of the wild neighbors that make this place so special: https://www.cbf.org/wildlife/
📷: Edward Episcopo, Kim Cover, Susan Hale
📷: Edward Episcopo, Kim Cover, Susan Hale
Join us THIS SATURDAY for a tree planting in Fort Valley, Virginia! 🌳 In a season of giving, why not give back to our planet? Register now: https://www.cbf.org/events/fort-valley-tree-planting/
📷: Valerie DiMarzio/CBF Staff
📷: Valerie DiMarzio/CBF Staff
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Join us THIS SATURDAY for a tree planting in Fort Valley, Virginia! 🌳 In a season of giving, why not give back to our planet? Register now: https://www.cbf.org/events/fort-valley-tree-planting/
📷: Valerie DiMarzio/CBF Staff
📷: Valerie DiMarzio/CBF Staff
Live shot of me coming in to give you a hug and say THANK YOU for such an incredible #GivingTuesday! It's thanks to support from all of you that we are able to continue our work to protect and restore the Bay for future generations. 💙
📷: Zachary Gleiter
📷: Zachary Gleiter
December 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Live shot of me coming in to give you a hug and say THANK YOU for such an incredible #GivingTuesday! It's thanks to support from all of you that we are able to continue our work to protect and restore the Bay for future generations. 💙
📷: Zachary Gleiter
📷: Zachary Gleiter
Love views like this one? (We definitely do!) Donate this #GivingTuesday at cbf.org/givingtuesday and your gift will be matched, making DOUBLE the difference for the waters we call home. 💙
📷: Cara Morris
📷: Cara Morris
December 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Love views like this one? (We definitely do!) Donate this #GivingTuesday at cbf.org/givingtuesday and your gift will be matched, making DOUBLE the difference for the waters we call home. 💙
📷: Cara Morris
📷: Cara Morris
Today is #GivingTuesday!💧Every donation made today will be matched dollar-for-dollar, making double the difference for clean water, healthy habitats, and a thriving Chesapeake. Give now at cbf.org/givingtuesday.
December 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday!💧Every donation made today will be matched dollar-for-dollar, making double the difference for clean water, healthy habitats, and a thriving Chesapeake. Give now at cbf.org/givingtuesday.
Did you know that tomorrow is Giving Tuesday AND World Pollution Prevention Day? Stay tuned to join us in caring for the Bay we all love. This place is special. 💙
📷: Flo Womacks
📷: Flo Womacks
December 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Did you know that tomorrow is Giving Tuesday AND World Pollution Prevention Day? Stay tuned to join us in caring for the Bay we all love. This place is special. 💙
📷: Flo Womacks
📷: Flo Womacks
Good news for brook trout! While challenges still remain, the Kettle Creek watershed has seen significant improvements. https://www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/the-decades-long-effort-to-restore-brook-trout-habitat-in-the-kettle-creek-watershed
The decades-long effort to restore brook trout habitat in the Kettle Creek watershed
A network of local and national nonprofits restore and reconnect vital habitat
www.chesapeakebay.net
December 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Good news for brook trout! While challenges still remain, the Kettle Creek watershed has seen significant improvements. https://www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/the-decades-long-effort-to-restore-brook-trout-habitat-in-the-kettle-creek-watershed
Join us Wed., Dec. 17, for our Virginia 2026 General Assembly Preview Webinar! 🌊 Hear from CBF staff about the key policies we’ll be championing in the upcoming legislative session—and how YOU can get involved: https://events.cbf.org/calendar/event/1085
📷: Parks Rountrey
📷: Parks Rountrey
November 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Join us Wed., Dec. 17, for our Virginia 2026 General Assembly Preview Webinar! 🌊 Hear from CBF staff about the key policies we’ll be championing in the upcoming legislative session—and how YOU can get involved: https://events.cbf.org/calendar/event/1085
📷: Parks Rountrey
📷: Parks Rountrey
There are more Black watermen working out of Kent Narrows than anywhere else on the East Coast—and soon, the watermen’s lasting legacy will be commemorated with a monument. https://www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com/ambitious-black-watermens-monument-planned-for-kent-narrows-in-2026/
Ambitious Black Watermen's Monument Planned for Kent Narrows in 2026 | Chesapeake Bay Magazine
There are more Black watermen working out of Kent Narrows than anywhere else on the East Coast. That's the deeply-held truth of the still-active captains
www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
There are more Black watermen working out of Kent Narrows than anywhere else on the East Coast—and soon, the watermen’s lasting legacy will be commemorated with a monument. https://www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com/ambitious-black-watermens-monument-planned-for-kent-narrows-in-2026/
Like, subscribe, and be sure to bring a coat 🌳🌊
November 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Like, subscribe, and be sure to bring a coat 🌳🌊
Nearly eight miles of shoreline along the Potomac River on VA’s Northern Neck have been preserved from development. https://www.bayjournal.com/news/growth_conservation/navy-funds-help-preserve-lower-potomac-river-landscapes/article_0f053f86-1148-4c32-9268-f7a8182cabfa.html
Navy funds help preserve lower Potomac River landscapes
There are plenty of ecological and historical reasons to keep land next to major waterways from becoming overly developed. And then there are security reasons -- and the funding they
www.bayjournal.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Nearly eight miles of shoreline along the Potomac River on VA’s Northern Neck have been preserved from development. https://www.bayjournal.com/news/growth_conservation/navy-funds-help-preserve-lower-potomac-river-landscapes/article_0f053f86-1148-4c32-9268-f7a8182cabfa.html
*Yes, I know it's not the "official" first day of winter yet, and no, I do not care. You can still #optoutside. 🌊
November 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
*Yes, I know it's not the "official" first day of winter yet, and no, I do not care. You can still #optoutside. 🌊
What if satellites could better track the health of Chesapeake Bay rivers and nearshore waters from space? Check it out ➡️ https://sercblog.si.edu/volunteers-help-train-satellites-to-health-check-the-bay/
Volunteers Help Train Satellites To Health-Check the Bay - Shorelines
What if satellites could better track Chesapeake Bay health? Chesapeake Water Watch proved volunteer data can help make this a reality.
sercblog.si.edu
November 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
What if satellites could better track the health of Chesapeake Bay rivers and nearshore waters from space? Check it out ➡️ https://sercblog.si.edu/volunteers-help-train-satellites-to-health-check-the-bay/
"Forest buffers are one of the most cost-effective ways of improving water quality." https://www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/a-60-acre-forestry-project-in-emmitsburg-maryland-inspires-new-tree-plantings-in-the-city
A 60-acre forestry project in Emmitsburg, Maryland inspires new tree plantings in the city
Stream Link Education partners with Mobilize Frederick
www.chesapeakebay.net
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"Forest buffers are one of the most cost-effective ways of improving water quality." https://www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/a-60-acre-forestry-project-in-emmitsburg-maryland-inspires-new-tree-plantings-in-the-city
Gobble gobble, Bay lovers! 💙 We’re stuffed with gratitude today—for YOU, for this gorgeous watershed, and for every moment spent working toward a cleaner, healthier Bay. Tell us—what’s making you thankful this year? #Thanksgiving
📷: Zoltan Levay
📷: Zoltan Levay
November 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Gobble gobble, Bay lovers! 💙 We’re stuffed with gratitude today—for YOU, for this gorgeous watershed, and for every moment spent working toward a cleaner, healthier Bay. Tell us—what’s making you thankful this year? #Thanksgiving
📷: Zoltan Levay
📷: Zoltan Levay
A biologist in Chestertown is calling on Eastern Shore residents to help track sightings of Joro spiders as they spread on the East Coast. https://www.wboc.com/news/biologist-seeks-eastern-shore-s-help-in-tracking-invasive-flying-spiders-in-maryland/article_d39bfc94-c8a5-4fd8-b84c-f20780657503.html
Biologist seeks Eastern Shore's help in tracking invasive ‘flying' spiders in Maryland
A biologist at Washington College in Chestertown is calling on Eastern Shore residents to help track sightings of large, bright yellow arachnids native to East Asia as they spread on
www.wboc.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A biologist in Chestertown is calling on Eastern Shore residents to help track sightings of Joro spiders as they spread on the East Coast. https://www.wboc.com/news/biologist-seeks-eastern-shore-s-help-in-tracking-invasive-flying-spiders-in-maryland/article_d39bfc94-c8a5-4fd8-b84c-f20780657503.html
"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." —Loren Eiseley
📷: Donald Slaughter
📷: Donald Slaughter
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." —Loren Eiseley
📷: Donald Slaughter
📷: Donald Slaughter
what can we say, she's photogenic 🌊
📷: CBF Staff, Caroline Phillips, Kerri Batrowny, Scott Suriano, Alex Faber, Daniel Fletcher, Arthur Julian, Nicole Moaddel
📷: CBF Staff, Caroline Phillips, Kerri Batrowny, Scott Suriano, Alex Faber, Daniel Fletcher, Arthur Julian, Nicole Moaddel
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
what can we say, she's photogenic 🌊
📷: CBF Staff, Caroline Phillips, Kerri Batrowny, Scott Suriano, Alex Faber, Daniel Fletcher, Arthur Julian, Nicole Moaddel
📷: CBF Staff, Caroline Phillips, Kerri Batrowny, Scott Suriano, Alex Faber, Daniel Fletcher, Arthur Julian, Nicole Moaddel
Did some ask for a taste tester? 🙋♀️ Maryland chefs are putting nonnative species like blue catfish and snakehead on the menu to help save Chesapeake Bay. Learn more: https://www.thecooldown.com/sustainable-food/invasive-fish-blue-catfish-snakehead-maryland-restaurants/
Chefs cook up creatures wreaking havoc on crucial US waterway: 'One thing that all restaurants should be trying'
Maryland's restaurants are serving invasive fish to help save the Chesapeake Bay.
www.thecooldown.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Did some ask for a taste tester? 🙋♀️ Maryland chefs are putting nonnative species like blue catfish and snakehead on the menu to help save Chesapeake Bay. Learn more: https://www.thecooldown.com/sustainable-food/invasive-fish-blue-catfish-snakehead-maryland-restaurants/