Bay Journal: USDA shuts down ‘climate smart’ program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture in April announced the termination of its $3 billion “climate smart” program, a grantmaking initiative that was supporting hundreds of millions of dollars in conservation work in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. An April 14 …

Washington D.C. Braces for Breezy Conditions and Gale Warnings in the Chesapeake Bay Area

The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has issued an advisory warning of breezy conditions and potential Gale Warnings for the Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac. As of the latest update, the D.C. area is experiencing mostly cloudy skies, with a …

Planned federal funding cuts to NOAA could jeopardize Chesapeake Bay restoration plans

The Trump administration's plans to propose budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could jeopardize efforts to restore the health of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF).

Hampton Catholic church partners with Chesapeake Bay Foundation to honor Pope Francis

Immaculate Conception Church and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation are honoring Pope Francis by creating a living shoreline along the Hampton River. HAMPTON, Va. — In a heartfelt tribute to the late Pope Francis, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in …

Could planned federal funding cuts jeopardize Maryland's Chesapeake Bay restoration plans?

The Trump administration's plans to propose budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could jeopardize efforts to restore the health of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) …

Chesapeake Bay Foundation issues legal challenge to Aquacon’s plans in Maryland

The Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.-headquartered Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBP) has filed a petition to block a key permit needed by Oslo, Norway-based aquaculture firm AquaCon for its proposed salmon farm in Cecil County, Maryland.  CBP's petition …

Maryland will protect Chesapeake Bay Bridge from ship allisions

Chesapeake Bay expert says more dolphin sightings means bay is recovering

Chesapeake Bay expert says more dolphin sightings means the bay is recovering. If you’ve been on the Chesapeake Bay lately you might have seen bottlenose dolphins in the water. Experts said the sightings are becoming more common, especially as the water …

Chesapeake Bay Foundation challenges permit for proposed Cecil County salmon farm

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation filed a petition Monday in Circuit Court for Cecil County challenging a permit for a proposed salmon farm. The CBF is contesting the Maryland Department of the Environment's approval of a discharge permit that would allow …

Chesapeake Bay Foundation challenges AquaCon’s Maryland salmon RAS permit

CBF believes this permit will not adequately protect water quality, underwater grasses and spawning areas for striped bass, perch and other key species in the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay.  CBF's petition for judicial review, filed in Circuit …