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The sun's rays shine through the clouds, creating an inspirational and serene scenery for a lone swan on the Pagan River.

Dianna Keen

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Progress Underscores Need for Investment and Commitment

The EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program announced that states are continuing to make progress in reducing pollution to the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams, according to the latest estimates from computer modeling tools.

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Back River Waste Water Treatment is seen in Dundalk, Maryland.

Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Statement on Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant Overflow

Last week, roughly 21 million gallons of partially treated sewage overflowed from the Patapsco River Wastewater Treatment Plant after heavy rainfall.

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A blue crab on a measuring board.

CBF Staff

Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population Drops to Distressing Low

Blue crabs in Maryland and Virginia have dipped to the second lowest number in recent history, according to results from the annual blue crab winter dredge survey conducted jointly by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

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Upcoming Events

Monday, June 9

Pine Cone Harbour Project Oyster Castles Week 4

Registration Deadline: June 5
Hampton, Virginia
Wednesday, June 11

Virginia Tribes and the Path to Climate Resilience

6:30-7:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: June 10
Brock Environmental Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Thursday, June 12

Oyster Gardener Spat Return

4:00-6:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: June 10
Solomons Island Boat Ramp & Fishing Pier
Solomons, Maryland
Saturday, June 14

Oyster Gardening Roundup

9:30-11:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline: June 12
Brock Environmental Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ongoing: Volunteers are invited to join us at Clagett Farm in Maryland. We have opportunities to help plant, weed, and harvest food for our CSA and the surrounding community. We also have opportunities to help care for trees in our tree nursery. See our calendar to register.

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