What you need to know about Vibrio in the Chesapeake Bay. As Bay waters warm, cases of Vibrio vulnificus have been increasing in Maryland and Virginia. While infections are rare, they can be serious. Read more about the risks and how to stay safe this summer.

As Summer Heats Up, Vibrio Comes Into Focus for the Bay • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

As climate change helps drive longer-term increases in water temperatures in the Bay, cases of Vibrio vulnificus—a rare, “flesh-eating” bacteria that thrives in brackish or salty waters—have been incr...

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Tag someone you’d want to hang on the dock with! 🌊 S/O to @donutrundc for the treats!

We told our coworkers we were filming a video about how they'd react if they saw someone litter... we had other plans. 🤣

📢 BREAKING MENHADEN NEWS: The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) advanced a proposal that could cut the Bay’s industrial menhaden harvest by up to half

Fisheries Commission Advances Proposal for Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Protections • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation urged the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to set meaningful targets to reduce harmful chemical discharges under a stormwater permit for Richmond International Airport.

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Zendaya was amazing though... Photo by Bob Quinn

Extra, extra—read all about it! 📰 Our July newsletter is here, featuring stories on summer storms, women captains, data centers, and so much more. Check it out at the link in our bio!

Save the Bay News: Summer Storms, Women Captains, and Data Centers • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

In this month's newsletter, we talk summer storms, women captains, data centers, and so much more.

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Stormwater runoff is Maryland's fastest-growing source of pollution, and after a years-long legal battle, CBF and our environmental partners are urging the state to take stronger action to protect our waterways. Read more with the link below.

Court Ruling a Huge Loss for Stormwater Solutions in Maryland • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

After years-long legal battle, environmental partners urge state to step up on stormwater runoff—Maryland's fastest growing pollution source.

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Marylanders overwhelmingly support protecting oyster sanctuaries—and the science backs it up. 🦪🌊 Read more: https://www.cbf.org/news/maryland-residents-strongly-support-oyster-sanctuaries-despite-proposals-to-roll-back-their-protections/

Maryland Residents Strongly Support Oyster Sanctuaries, Despite Proposals to Roll Back Their Protections • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

More than three in four voters support keeping Maryland’s oyster sanctuaries protected, despite state and federal efforts that threaten to open these reefs to harvest, according to polling data releas...

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A new report from Virginia DEQ highlights troubling trends in eastern Virginia's groundwater supplies—and warns that unchecked data center development could make them even worse.

DEQ Report Highlights Major Problems for Eastern Virginia Groundwater Supply • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

DEQ found that the Virginia Coastal Plain (VCP) aquifer system, which roughly covers the portion of the Commonwealth that stretches from Interstate 95 to the Chesapeake Bay, is stressed to the point w...

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Happy Shark Week! Did you know that there are sharks in the Chesapeake Bay? Find out more at https://www.cbf.org/nature/sharks/!

You're not just our bae... you're THE Chesapeake Bay. 🌊 How has the Bay changed your life? Photo by Annette Conniff

You can't tell but CBF's Annapolis, MD headquarters, the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, is SO blushing right now. Read more about the AIA Twenty-five Year Award in our blog. Read more at https://www.cbf.org/stories/legacy-of-a-green-building/.

New legislation introduced today by Virginia Senator Mark Warner would require large data centers to publicly disclose their energy and water use, greenhouse gas emissions, and backup power generation. Learn more below. ⬇️

Data Center Bill Would Reveal Energy and Water Use, Incentivize Efficiency • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

New legislation introduced today by Virginia Senator Mark Warner would require large data centers to publicly report their energy and water usage, emissions, and backup power generation.

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Smoke drifting south from wildfires in Canada is a stark reminder of the cross-boundary impacts to human and environmental health from air pollution. Doctors and health officials recommend staying indoors as much as possible—stay safe!

Will Wildfire Smoke Impact the Chesapeake Bay? • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

If you live in the northern regions of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, you’ve likely noticed unusually hazy skies obscuring the sun this week caused by massive wildfires in Canada.

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Over the weekend, PA legislators passed a state budget, and while guidelines for Food Processing Residuals are a policy win, requirements for data centers fall short.

Good and Bad News for Clean Water in Pennsylvania as State Budget Passes • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Pennsylvania legislators passed a state budget over the weekend that proposed stronger requirements for applying noxious food waste to farm fields and required data centers to report water and energy ...

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The Rappahannock Tribe has reclaimed 704 acres of its ancestral homeland at Fones Cliffs, reconnecting generations with a place of deep cultural and historical significance. Read more at https://bit.ly/3SXU3Ig.

Conservation groups are urging Virginia Beach and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize nature-based solutions for a proposed storm surge barrier at Lynnhaven Inlet.

Coalition Raises Concerns over Proposed Lynnhaven Storm Surge Barrier’s Environmental Impacts • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Conservation groups are pushing the City of Virginia Beach and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to minimize environmental threats by prioritizing nature-based solutions as they weigh a propose...

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Menhaden are the foundation of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, serving as an important food source for iconic Bay species like osprey and striped bass. But warning signs are intensifying for this tiny yet vital fish. Watch the full video to learn why CBF is urging change for the Chesapeake Bay.

Save Menhaden—Save the Bay

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Good news for the Chesapeake Bay! 🌊 A bipartisan U.S. House committee has advanced legislation supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Chesapeake Bay Office, helping strengthen science, restoration, and environmental education across the watershed.

House Advances Legislation Supporting NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay Office • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

A U.S. House committee advanced bipartisan legislation today supporting Chesapeake Bay science, restoration, and education work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Chesapeake Bay ...

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Yeah… this is NOT the way to help a fish beat the heat. Learn what actually helps at https://www.cbf.org/stories/how-to-help-fish-beat-the-heat-amid-recent-fish-kills/!

The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership has reached 10 million trees planted in Pennsylvania, helping create cleaner water and healthier communities. Read more: https://www.cbf.org/stories/rooted-in-pennsylvania/

We ♥️ boobies! A red-footed booby was found in the Chesapeake Bay! This tropical seabird is typically found near the equator, making its appearance in the Bay a rare surprise. Even more surprising? This boob-y has been spotted visiting boats around the Bay. Where will he go next? 👀

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Did you know local honey has multiple benefits? 🍯 From supporting local pollinators to being a natural favorite for seasonal allergies, it’s a sweet way to connect with your community and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. CBF’s Claggett Farm honey is available for purchase now: https://bit.ly/4ve080n 🐝🌼

CBF filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting a challenge to the air permit for Dominion Energy’s proposed fossil fuel power plant in Chesterfield County. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/4gYYnAG

Chesterfield Gas Plant Permit Opposed by Chesapeake Bay Foundation • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) this month filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of challengers to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) approval of an air permit for Dom...

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More intense storms and flooding fueled by climate change put Maryland communities at risk. Read more in our stormwater blog series at https://bit.ly/4yansic. Video by Tom Lewis

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! 📰 The summer edition of Save the Bay magazine is here! Dive into stories on the new Bay Agreement, your favorite Bay critters, what’s happening across the Bay states, and more. Read it now at the link: https://bit.ly/4vPrZ8s

Save the Bay Magazine - Summer 2026 • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Summer 2026 issue of CBF's "Save the Bay" magazine looks at our favorite Bay animals and asks the question: How do our actions help (or hurt) them?

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CBF and partner environmental organizations argued in court in support of an appeal challenging the proposed hydroelectric project at Cuffs Run. Read more about the case and what’s at stake: https://bit.ly/4gPkBFd

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Continues to Fight Harmful Dam Project in York County • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Attorneys for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and partner environmental organizations argued in court today in support of an appeal filed last fall against the hydroelectric project that would be located in Cuffs Run.

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DNR’s decision to maintain current oyster harvest limits recognizes that increasing supply alone will not solve the challenges facing watermen. A healthy Bay and sustainable oyster fishery require long-term solutions. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ghx3O0

Maryland Maintains Oyster Harvest Limits Despite Market Challenges • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Despite a growing oyster population in the Bay, watermen have faced numerous economic challenges—from weather to changing markets. The committee supported conservative bushel limits that would prevent...

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Blue crabs need our help. A healthy blue crab population starts with a healthy Bay by reducing pollution, restoring critical habitats like underwater grasses and oyster reefs, and addressing the growing threat of blue catfish. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xXt8fu

Final Blue Crab Stock Assessment Shows Concerning Long-Term Decline • Chesapeake Bay Foundation

The long-awaited Chesapeake Bay blue crab stock assessment was officially released in June by the Chesapeake Bay Program. The final report, which looked at over 20 years of blue crab data, provides fi...

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