What Is the Chesapeake Bay?

Yes, it's the largest estuary in the U.S. but it's much, much more than that. Watch this inspirational video and share it with those who ask, "Why do we need to clean up the Chesapeake Bay?" After you watch it, visit cbf.org/getinvolved to find out how you can help.

CBF Debunks "Job Killer" Myth

Find out the facts in CBF's new report, Debunking the "Job Killer" Myth: How Pollution Limits Encourage Jobs in the Chesapeake Bay Region.
Listen to the recorded podcast of Radio Smart Talk's discussion with CBF President Will Baker and PA Executive Director Matt Ehrhart. (scroll down the page to Radio Smart Talk 01/06/2012).
Find out how environmental projects are helping five watershed residents (Stories start on page nine of our jobs report.)

CBF President Will Baker provides an overview of the issues and what's at stake on The Huffington Post.
What is it all about? "Pollution limits." "TMDL." What they mean and why we need them.
What's your state doing? The six Bay states and the District of Columbia are working on their own unique plans for achieving EPA's pollution limits.

This CBF infrared video investigation of natural gas drilling and processing sites provides important new evidence that methane leaks are not being adequately controlled.

Upgrade local sewage treatment plants with the best technology will cut pollution and create jobs. The Virginia General Assembly can make it happen today. Ask your state lawmaker to vote for funding to clean up local sewage plants.

CBF's Chuck Epes shares the story of a Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) farmer with a problem creek running through his farm, a couple of Chesapeake Bay Foundation conservation experts, and scores of community volunteers pitching in to make a difference.

Attention students and educators: Registration is now open for CBF's one-of-a-kind summer programs.

Its the season for growing underwater grasses. Find out about Virginia's program and how you can participate. Workshops will be held in February. Sign up today.

Former Maryland Senator Bernie Fowler once reminded us, "When you cut through all the noise, getting pollution under control is simply the right thing to do." As a community, we must renew our commitment to educate elected officials about the positive aspects of the TMDL and WIPs.