Saving the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration.

Founded in 1966, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest independent conservation organization dedicated solely to saving the Bay. Our Mission Save the Bay and its waterways …

For more than 50 years, we have fought vigilantly for healthy rivers, clean streams, and a saved Chesapeake Bay. Explore our mission, history, and more below.

Learn more about the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed with maps and information on wildlife, issues impacting the Bay's health, and more.

Do you enjoy working with others to help clean the Chesapeake Bay? Do you have a few hours to spare? Whether growing oysters, planting trees, or advocating for a clean Bay, there are …

Whether it's signing up to join us in the field on an education or volunteer experience, speaking out on behalf of clean water, or making a gift to support the Bay, rivers, and streams we all …

Do you enjoy working with others to help restore the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams? Whether growing oysters, planting trees, or helping in our offices, there are plenty of ways you …

CBF has offices, restoration facilities, and education centers throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our current work is focused on ensuring these key watershed …

The State of the Bay Report makes it clear that the Bay needs our support now more than ever. Your donation helps the Chesapeake Bay Foundation maintain our momentum toward a …

The State of the Bay Report makes it clear that the Bay needs our support now more than ever. Your donation helps the Chesapeake Bay Foundation maintain our momentum toward a …