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The noonday sun creates sparkles on the water.

Jessica Srebroski

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Extend Important Bay Restoration Programs

The Senate passed bipartisan conservation legislation last night that includes provisions to extend the life of important Bay restoration programs another five years.

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Many people including Gov. Moore smile behind a desk

Office of the Governor

Gov. Moore Signs Key Environmental Bills Into Maryland Law

Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore secured a cleaner future for Maryland’s waterways with the passage of several significant environmental bills.

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Woman standing among crates of fresh produce.

Caroline Phillips

Farm-Fresh, Local Maryland Produce Available From CBF’s Clagett Farm

There is still time for Maryland residents seeking local, healthy produce this summer to sign up for Clagett Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 15

Oyster Gardener Spat Return

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: May 13
Parish Creek Landing
Shady Side, Maryland
Thursday, May 16

McFadden Riparian Buffer Installation

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: May 14
Norfolk, Virginia
Saturday, May 18

Oyster Gardener Spat Return

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: May 16
Philip Merrill Environmental Center
Annapolis, Maryland
Tuesday, May 21

Bay Discovery Cruise

4:30-6:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: May 19
Philip Merrill Environmental Center
Annapolis, Virginia

Ongoing: Volunteers are invited to join us at Clagett Farm in Maryland on Tuesdays to plant, weed, and harvest food for our CSA and the surrounding community. See our calendar to register.

Where We Work

The Chesapeake Bay's 64,000-square-mile watershed covers parts of six states and is home to more than 18 million people.

CBF has programs in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

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