Maryland is famous for its wetlands, delicious seafood, and unique biodiversity, all thanks to the Chesapeake Bay. With over 3,000 miles of coastline, the Free State is the third most … Read more
Chesapeake Bay
Healthier Waters for the Chesapeake Blue Crab
Good news for Chesapeake blue crab habitat! A recent court decision supports the historic plan to clean-up the Chesapeake Bay and protect wildlife. Recently, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals … Read more
Where is Everyone? Growing the Next Generation Outdoors
The drumbeat of news about kids in nature is bad – childhood has largely moved inside, screen time use is at an all-time high (and has real consequences), unstructured playtime … Read more
Endangered Species Day: Climate Change Threatens Wildlife
Climate change and business as usual could threaten 1 in 6 plant and animal species with extinction. Last month a study published in Science by Mark Urban found an accelerating extinction risk due … Read more
Marylanders Ask Elected Officials for Clean Energy
Hundreds of Marylanders rallied in Annapolis, Maryland last week to show their support for the Clean Energy Advancement Act. The National Wildlife Federation and members of the Maryland Climate Coalition joined … Read more
Support Clean Water for Maryland’s Wildlife
Whether you are interested in Maryland’s wildlife because you love the sight of a bald eagle against the winter sky or because picking blue crabs is the best way to … Read more
My Days On The Bay
It’s true: I am a very fortunate person and I have the coolest job. And, I was lucky enough to be asked to attend a Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) three … Read more
New Farm Bill Program Helps Habitat from Sea to Shining Sea
For your Fourth of July celebration, are you planning to get outdoors, and enjoy picnics, fireworks, and maybe some good music? Music was always a big part of the Fourth … Read more
Phone Calls for Endangered Sea Turtles
Every year, when water temperatures warm, endangered loggerhead sea turtles visit Maryland’s coast and the Chesapeake Bay. They often return to the same feeding area each year and in between … Read more
