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Saving the Bay through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration. Reposts ≠ endorsements. Photo by Ryan Osborne. #SaveTheBay
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? 👀
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 🐝🌼
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
Happy Pride to our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community 🏳️🌈 Clean water, clean air, and a healthy environment are rights we ALL share. Photos by Rena Schulz, Ramon Concepcion, Harvey James, Abe Youffe, and William Babington
Happy Earth Day 🫶🌎 Thanks @nasa Landsat for the fun picture science.nasa.gov/specials/you...
Today, CBF joined a coalition of organizations from across the country in filing litigation challenging the Trump Administration’s repeal of the landmark finding that climate change-fueling greenhouse gases pose a threat to the public.
Take action before Thursday: https://bit.ly/4sP8ATv
Look what washed up at Chic’s Beach last night, do you think it has anything to do with the Kit Kat heist across the pond 🧐 our teams were out last night cleaning up as best as we could, but with wind and ocean currents, a few more might wash up in the coming days
Calling all photographers, the 2026 Save the Bay Photo Contest is open! Show us what it is about our local waterways, wildlife, and people that inspire you or makes you proud to call the Chesapeake Bay region home https://www.cbf.org/save-the-bay-photo-contest/
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...
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
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/
I'm salty enough, don't make my freshwater rivers and streams salty too
"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
2026 reminder: Bobcats may be friend-shaped, but they’re not cuddle material 🙅♀️ These wild cats have a brownish coat with dark spots and stripes and roam forested and mountainous areas across the Bay region. https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/entry/bobcat 📷: Tig Tillinghast
Maryland and Virginia’s legislative sessions kick off TODAY! Stay tuned for ways to take action during session, and join the fight for a healthier Bay: https://www.cbf.org/get-involved/advocate/ 📷: Jennifer Brickerd, Parks Rountrey
It’s National Poetry Break Day! 🌊 We’re celebrating with a Bay-inspired haiku: Evening mist drifts low, Herons guard the quiet marsh— Bay whispers of peace. If you're feeling inspired, reply with your own Bay-themed haiku! 📷: Geoffrey Baker
Pop quiz! The Northern cardinal is the state bird for which of the following states? a) VA and WV b) IL, IN, KY, NC, OH, VA, and WV c) IA, KY, NC, VA, and WV d) KY, NC, OH, and VA Reply with your answer!👇 📷: Rebecca Perry, Michael Roane