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Good music, good food and drinks, AND a good cause—see you there! Tickets for the 20th anniversary of Bands in the Sand are on sale now: https://CBF.ticketspice.com/bands-in-the-sand-2026?t=social26

DC Water will host two community meetings to provide a comprehensive update on the Potomac Interceptor response, current system status, and next steps in emergency repair and long-term rehabilitation efforts. Learn more: www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat...

Virginia Legislators Enjoy Oysters and Support Clean Water • Chesapeake Bay Foundation Lawmakers, environmental advocates, and members of the public chowed down on locally Virginia-grown oysters outside the Virginia General Assembly Building on Wednesday to celebrate the substantial progress made in restoring the Chesapeake Bay's oyster ...

Lawmakers, environmental advocates, and members of the public chowed down on locally Virginia-grown oysters outside the Virginia General Assembly Building on Wednesday, February 18, to celebrate the substantial progress made in restoring the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population.

Trump Approves FEMA Role in Repair of Collapsed DC Sewer Pipe The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it’s helping the District of Columbia clean up and make repairs after a section of sewer line collapsed last month, leading to a massive discharge of raw sewage into the Potomac River.

FEMA said it’s helping the District of Columbia clean up and make repairs after a section of sewer line collapsed last month, leading to a massive discharge of raw sewage into the Potomac River.

Scientists worry about lasting damage from Potomac sewage spill Drinking water around the District of Columbia hasn't been contaminated. But scientists say the environmental damage could be severe.

We need to invest in upgrading our infrastructure. Not just roads and bridges, the pipes we should never see too

Potomac River Sewage Spill Uncertainty and Frustration Remain One Month Later • Chesapeake Bay Foundation Crisis underscores funding need for aging wastewater systems across the region.

“The Potomac spill draws long overdue attention to aging wastewater infrastructure that every year sends millions of gallons of raw sewage into rivers across our region… [it] should spark action to fund the major, ongoing investments needed to modernize all wastewater systems”

Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup The Bowser administration hopes the move will free up federal funds to reimburse local authorities for repair and recovery costs.

Breaking news: D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) declared the Potomac River sewage spill a public emergency and requested federal assistance as President Trump continued to criticize local leaders for allegedly mishandling the environmental disaster.

Climate Protection Rollbacks Threaten People and the Chesapeake Bay • Chesapeake Bay Foundation The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) opposed the Trump Administration's repeal of the endangerment finding.

“By abandoning climate change protections, the Trump Administration is washing its hands of our basic rights to clean air and clean water. We urge states across the region to continue to step up and address threats from climate change.”

What You Need to Know About Maryland's State Budget • Chesapeake Bay Foundation You hear a lot about Maryland’s budget these days. But what exactly is the budget process, why does it matter, and what does it mean for you and Bay restoration? We break it down for you.

You hear a lot about Maryland’s budget these days. But what exactly is the budget process, why does it matter, and what does it mean for you and Bay restoration? We break it down for you

Me when spring migration starts

Who you got?

If you need me over the next couple of weeks, no you don't

Wishing Team USA the best of luck in Italy!

If the Chesapeake Bay menhaden resource declines, the Bay will suffer along with the communities that depend on it. We must act now to save menhaden. Learn more and join the movement: www.savemenhaden.org #OurBayOurFish

Dreaming of these guys and gals returning 💅

Me when I see the Bay

learn more: www.wric.com/news/cold-sn...

The thought of the Bay's rockfish thriving thanks to this cold streak is warming my frozen heart

Good morning Bay fam, welcome to day 361 of January 😵‍💫

The majority of the watershed is covered in snow and ice, how are you staying warm today?

🎥: NOAA GOES

It's official; I'm freezing and daydreaming of warmer days ahead spent on the Bay in my CBF gear! Stock up now on must-have items to show your love for the Bay and enjoy 20% off storewide now through February 13. From tshirts to totes, check out the CBF store: https://www.cbfshop.com/

Me while I wait to see my first snowflake

Tell Virginia Legislators to Protect Our Wetlands! Virginia's wetlands are some of our most powerful natural defenses against flooding, pollution, and habitat loss. Two bills in the General Assembly would make meaningful progress toward protecting the state's wetlands, and your voice can help move them...

Need something to do while we wait for the snow storm? Virginia residents can contact their state reps to ask them to support two bills that would strengthen protections for VA wetlands, which reduce flooding, filter pollution, and support vital habitat

For Melting Ice and Protecting Waterways, Less is More • Chesapeake Bay Foundation Twelve ounces of salt—about as much as would fill a coffee mug—is enough to treat a 20-foot-long driveway and protect your local freshwater rivers and streams

According to the Salt Smart initiative, the first step is shoveling. Then 12oz of salt—about as much as would fill a coffee mug—is enough to treat a 20-foot-long driveway. Make sure to distribute salt evenly, not in clumps www.cbf.org/stories/for-...

I'm salty enough, don't make my freshwater rivers and streams salty too

At the dawn of the Chesapeake's next chapter, a case for brightening I spent the end of 2025 the way I hope many of you did -- gathering with loved ones, getting outside and reconnecting to what matters most. The days have

“There’s momentum around Chesapeake Bay restoration that I haven’t seen in years. Momentum, combined with better data about where pollution is coming from, means we can finally solve a generations-long challenge.”

Virginia will rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Spanberger says Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Virginia will rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the multistate coalition that aims to reduce the use of fossil fuels as an energy source. The state left th...

Call me crazy, but I love breathing clean air https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/01/20/virginia-will-rejoin-rggi/

Sunset view of Great Falls on the Potomac River, highlighting the vibrant autumn colors and the rushing waterfalls between rocky terrains.

"It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
—Martin Luther King, Jr.

📷: Simon Crumpton

US Congress rejects Trump’s NOAA Fisheries cuts in compromise budget proposal U.S. lawmakers largely rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed budget cuts to NOAA Fisheries in a new compromise appropriations bill

"Lawmakers largely rejected proposed budget cuts to NOAA Fisheries in a new compromise appropriations bill Congress needs to pass before Jan. 30." https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/supply-trade/congress-rejects-trump-s-noaa-fisheries-cuts-in-compromise-budget-proposal

Want to attract different wildlife to your garden? These 2 Md. students have the app for you - WTOP News Two students from Maryland are being recognized by state and national organizations after creating an app that spotlights the best native plants that support local wildlife.

Two students from Maryland are being recognized by state and national organizations after creating an app that spotlights the best native plants that support local wildlife.👏 https://wtop.com/maryland/2026/01/want-to-attract-different-wildlife-to-your-garden-these-2-md-students-have-the-app-for-you/

How to help cold-stunned sea turtles in MD this winter Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is asking Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast visitors to be vigilant of cold-stunned sea turtles.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is asking those in the Chesapeake Bay region to be vigilant of sea turtles who exhibit signs of cold-stunning this winter. https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/01/06/how-to-help-cold-stunned-sea-turtles-in-md-this-winter/

Shepherdstown: A river community in a confluence of worlds Shepherdstown, WV, is a community with a fascinating blend of frontier spirit, cultural traditions and a reputation for hospitality. Also home to Shepherd University, Shepherdstown shines with an ever-evolving atmosphere

"The Potomac River is a foundational natural feature of Shepherdstown, WV, and also a societal boundary between states, cultures, and other river towns." https://www.bayjournal.com/travel/shepherdstown-a-river-community-in-a-confluence-of-worlds/article_7f8f7691-4aa5-41f9-becc-dfcde141813d.html