Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Is there anything more magical than having dolphins frolicking (you can’t just call it swimming) alongside your kayak or sailboat? Dolphin sightings are becoming more frequent in the Bay and its major tributaries. Amber Fandel, Research Analyst with the Chesapeake Biological Lab has been investigating dolphin behavior as part of conservation efforts across the U.S. since 2012. She’ll share where and when dolphins are being sighted and how you can help track their progress up the Bay. Join us to learn more about one of our favorite Bay visitors. For...

Take one brick out of a foundation, and it is barely noticeable. Take enough bricks out, and the entire building can crumble. This is happening to the rules that protect our nation's water, air, and natural resources—and it is bad news for the Chesapeake Bay and human health. Dozens of regulatory rollbacks have been proposed and finalized over the last few years. These rollbacks will strip protections for thousands of miles of wetlands and streams across the watershed, allow more air pollution that harms our health, disproportionately impact communities of...

While unprecedented social restrictions make CBF's bimonthly Brock Environmental Center Learning Series impossible to do in-person for the time being, the issues remain as important as ever.  So we are moving this popular series online, increasing the number of available seats—and making the program monthly! Ensuring the meaningful involvement of all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, or income is critical to ensuring equity for all. Join CBF and a panel of elected leaders and community advocates for perspectives on recent environmental justice victories around the Bay watershed. We will also...

While unprecedented social restrictions make CBF's bimonthly Brock Environmental Center Learning Series impossible to do in-person for the time being, the issues remain as important as ever. So we have moved this popular series online, increasing the number of available seats—and making the program monthly! Did you know that farmers are crucial partners for saving the Bay? It is estimated that widespread use of priority practices on Bay-region farms can reduce the amount of nitrogen pollution going into the Bay by as much as 60 percent. CBF works alongside the agriculture community...

Are you ready to elevate your lawn to the next level… and help save the Bay? Fall is the best time of year to take crucial next steps to enhance your lawn and your local waterways. Whether you are fighting against weeds or for clean water, the impact begins with choices you make every day. In this webinar, attendees will hear from experts about sustainable lawn care and how these practices affect waterways. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is excited to partner with Glenstone Museum for this program. Glenstone Museum is...

While unprecedented social restrictions make CBF's bimonthly Brock Environmental Center Learning Series impossible to do in-person for the time being, the issues remain as important as ever. So we have moved this popular series online, increasing the number of available seats—and making the program monthly! Climate change refers to significant, long-term changes in weather patterns that result in warming temperatures and sea-level rise, unpredictable weather patterns, and increased storm intensity. It is a reality around the world—and it’s already having effects on our Bay and our everyday lives. Designing infrastructure that functions...

Join us for the webinar premiere of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Online Watershed Learning (OWL) program! Experience how CBF brings environmental education to life for students in our newly launched CBF OWL program. It’s Rocktober and the rockfish are living it up in the Chesapeake Bay! Did you know they are always dressed for a good swim party? Their stripes and pointy fins are fashion with a purpose. A purpose with a distinct connection to surviving and thriving in our local waterways. Join CBF’s Education department for an engaging CBF...

While unprecedented social restrictions make CBF's bimonthly Brock Environmental Center Learning Series impossible to do in-person for the time being, the issues remain as important as ever. So we have moved this popular series online, increasing the number of available seats—and making the program monthly! The Chesapeake Bay region is steeped in the history of its indigenous tribes. Considering the essential role American Indians have played in the Chesapeake Bay, the importance of understanding that history cannot be overstated. Many different tribes live in the Chesapeake region, and their social,...

If you try cooking grass-fed meat like conventional meat, you could end up with a dry hockey puck instead of a hamburger. But when you do it right, you unlock the tremendous flavor of grass-fed meat! Grass-fed steaks, burgers, and roasts are even more delicious than you thought possible. CBF, in partnership with Go Grass-fed and Future Harvest CASA, presents Kosmas "Tommie" Koukoulis of Cafe Mezzanote for an online cooking demonstration featuring grass-fed beef and lamb from CBF's very own Clagett Farm. Learn how eating grass-fed meat can benefit you,...

A continuation of our popular Brock Environmental Center Learning Series in a webinar format, adapting to address a critical issue in these challenging times. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, enacted more than 30 years ago, was designed to curb nutrient and sediment pollution to the Chesapeake Bay through sound land-use practices that minimize the disturbance and development of environmentally-sensitive coastal areas. Proposed new regulations under the Bay Act are being fleshed out right now to encourage and promote the preservation and planting of trees, as well as adaptation to sea-level...