Chesapeake Bay Advocates Show Support for Fracking Ban
37 local, regional, and national nonprofit organizations around the Chesapeake Bay watershed submitted a joint letter to Governor Hogan and select legislators to show their support for state legislation to stop hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” from beginning in Maryland.
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2024
- Mar 6, 2024 Chesapeake Bay Takes Centerstage on Capitol Hill at Critical Stage in Restoration Effort Mar 6, 2024
- Mar 4, 2024 MEDIA ADVISORY: Clean Water Advocates to Seek Continued Commitment for Chesapeake Bay Restoration and Honor Congressional Leaders Mar 4, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024 New Resource Provides Guide to Reaching Clean Water Goals in Pennsylvania Feb 22, 2024
- Feb 12, 2024 Key Chesapeake Bay Funding Introduced in Senate Feb 12, 2024
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2023
- Oct 19, 2023 Governor Moore Takes Leading Role for Clean Water in Chesapeake Bay Region Oct 19, 2023
- Aug 2, 2023 Proposed Legislation Would Help Reduce Agricultural Pollution to Chesapeake Bay, Rivers, and Streams Aug 2, 2023
- Jul 27, 2023 Chesapeake National Recreation Area a Win for Public Access Jul 27, 2023
- Jun 6, 2023 Chesapeake Bay Community Loses Scientific, Restoration Leader Jun 6, 2023
- May 31, 2023 Debt Ceiling Deal Puts Clean Water at Risk May 31, 2023
- May 23, 2023 Clean Water Champions Honored at Harrisburg Gathering May 23, 2023
- May 1, 2023 Choose Clean Water Statement on the Retirement of Senator Ben Cardin May 1, 2023
- Mar 1, 2023 Advocates Rally for Clean Water in Chesapeake Bay Region Mar 1, 2023
- Feb 28, 2023 MEDIA ADVISORY: Clean Water Advocates to Push Congress for Continued Support in Chesapeake Bay Region Feb 28, 2023
- Jan 6, 2023 Chesapeake Bay Commission Marks New Era for Bay Leadership Jan 6, 2023
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2022
- Dec 20, 2022 Revoking of Conowingo Dam License a Win for Clean Water Dec 20, 2022
- Dec 20, 2022 Federal Omnibus Bill Includes Major Wins for Clean Water in Chesapeake Bay Region Dec 20, 2022
- Nov 29, 2022 An Environmental Champion Lost with Passing of Congressman A. Donald McEachin Nov 29, 2022
- Nov 28, 2022 Conservation Community Mourns the Passing of Nick DiPasquale, Former Director of EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program Nov 28, 2022
- Oct 11, 2022 Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting Oct 11, 2022
- Aug 17, 2022 Inflation Reduction Act Provides Boost for Clean Water in Chesapeake Bay Region Aug 17, 2022
- Jul 28, 2022 Movement of Environmental Justice for All Act a Positive Step for Clean Water and Healthy Communities Jul 28, 2022
- Jul 15, 2022 Choose Clean Water Statement on Retirement of Chesapeake Bay Commission Executive Director Ann Swanson Jul 15, 2022
- Jul 8, 2022 Pennsylvania State Budget Includes Historic Investments in Clean Water Jul 8, 2022
- Jun 29, 2022 House Appropriations Bill Increases Investments in Chesapeake Restoration Effort Jun 29, 2022
- May 25, 2022 Clean Water Champions Honored at Richmond Gathering May 25, 2022
- May 6, 2022 Bay Restoration Leaders Welcome New USDA Funds for Conservation May 6, 2022
- May 2, 2022 Distribution of Infrastructure Funding is Major Victory for Clean Water May 2, 2022
- Mar 28, 2022 President’s Budget Strong on Chesapeake Restoration Mar 28, 2022
- Mar 10, 2022 Funding Levels for Chesapeake Bay Restoration a Mixed Bag Mar 10, 2022
- Mar 3, 2022 Chesapeake Bay Advocates Maintain Pressure for Strong Clean Water Funding Mar 3, 2022
- Feb 28, 2022 Chesapeake Bay Groups Kickoff Advocacy Week with Senator Chris Van Hollen Feb 28, 2022
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2021
- Nov 22, 2021 Pennsylvania State Legislators Gather to Consider Proposed Investment to Support Keystone State Farmers Nov 22, 2021
- Nov 15, 2021 Enactment of Infrastructure Legislation is Major Victory for Chesapeake Bay Nov 15, 2021
- Nov 6, 2021 Infrastructure Bill Passes House With Key Investments for Chesapeake Bay Nov 6, 2021
- Nov 1, 2021 Choose Clean Water Coalition Applauds Announcement of Hilary Falk as Next President of Chesapeake Bay Foundation Nov 1, 2021
- Oct 12, 2021 Great News for Clean Water with Appointment of Adam Ortiz to EPA Role Oct 12, 2021
- Oct 1, 2021 Chesapeake Bay Leaders Recognize Impact of Climate Crisis on Clean Water Oct 1, 2021
- Aug 10, 2021 Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill With Key Investments for Chesapeake Bay Aug 10, 2021
- Aug 2, 2021 Pennsylvania Farmers Highlighted in Award-Winning Videos Advocating for Clean Water Investments Aug 2, 2021
- Jul 29, 2021 Infrastructure Bill to Include Key Investments for Chesapeake Bay Restoration Jul 29, 2021
- Jun 30, 2021 New Program for Chesapeake Bay Wildlife Secures Proposed Investment Jun 30, 2021
- Jun 10, 2021 Plans to Repeal Dirty Water Rule a Big Win for Chesapeake Bay Jun 10, 2021
- May 25, 2021 Legislation Would Bolster Critical Program to Improve Health of Chesapeake Bay, Rivers, and Streams May 25, 2021
- May 13, 2021 Billion for the Bay Initiative Highlights Essential Need for Increased Federal Funding to Restore, Protect Clean Water May 13, 2021
- Mar 23, 2021 Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on Violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Mar 23, 2021
- Jan 8, 2021 Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on US Capitol Riot Jan 8, 2021
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2020
- Nov 2, 2020 Election Eve Statement: Democracy Integral to Chesapeake Bay Nov 2, 2020
- Oct 30, 2020 Enactment of Historic Legislation is Major Victory for Chesapeake Bay Oct 30, 2020
- Oct 1, 2020 Landmark Legislation for Clean Water Awaits President's Signature Oct 1, 2020
- Sep 17, 2020 Groundbreaking Legislation for Clean Water Clears Major Hurdle Sep 17, 2020
- Sep 10, 2020 With EPA Failing to Protect Clean Water, Legal Action Inevitable Sep 10, 2020
- Sep 2, 2020 Congressional Investments Provide a Boost for Clean Water, Local Economies Sep 2, 2020
- Aug 19, 2020 Coalition Statement on Executive Council Meeting Aug 19, 2020
- Jul 7, 2020 House Investments in Clean Water a Big Step for Chesapeake Bay Jul 7, 2020
- May 18, 2020 Legal Action Against EPA Unfortunate but Necessary May 18, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020 Choose Clean Water Coalition Recognized for Impactful Video Apr 7, 2020
- Mar 27, 2020 Public Health Threatened by EPA Decision Mar 27, 2020
- Mar 4, 2020 Chesapeake Bay Advocates Maintain Pressure for Strong Clean Water Funding Mar 4, 2020
- Feb 10, 2020 The President's Budget Once Again Slashes Funding for Chesapeake Bay Restoration Feb 10, 2020
- Jan 27, 2020 Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on Potential Litigation against EPA Jan 27, 2020
- Jan 8, 2020 Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on Maryland’s Proposed Clean Water Legal Action Jan 8, 2020
- Jan 3, 2020 Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on the Future of the Bay Cleanup Plan Jan 3, 2020
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2019
- Dec 20, 2019 Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on EPA's Evaluations of State Watershed Implementation Plans Dec 20, 2019
- Dec 20, 2019 Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on Widespread Condemnation of Tucker Carlson's Comments on Potomac River Pollution Dec 20, 2019
- Dec 17, 2019 Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on the Increase of Chesapeake Bay Program Funding to $85 Million Dec 17, 2019
- Oct 2, 2019 U.S. senators propose grant program to help restore Chesapeake Bay habitats Oct 2, 2019
- Sep 6, 2019 Coalition Statement on the Final Bay Cleanup Plans Sep 6, 2019
- Mar 7, 2019 Climate Change, Conowingo Prompt Increased Ask for Bay Mar 7, 2019
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2018
- Dec 12, 2018 Restoring the Chesapeake Bay: a decades-old bipartisan effort Dec 12, 2018
- Nov 7, 2018 Coalition Statement on the 2018 Midterm Election Nov 7, 2018
- Aug 7, 2018 Coalition Statement on the Executive Council Meeting Aug 7, 2018
- Jul 27, 2018 Coalition Statement on the Midpoint Assessment Jul 27, 2018
- Jul 5, 2018 After Ellicott City, Good News for the Environment Jul 5, 2018
- May 31, 2018 Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week Starts Saturday May 31, 2018
- May 30, 2018 Amid Discussions of Delay, CBF Releases Its 2017 Midpoint Assessment May 30, 2018
- Mar 22, 2018 Chesapeake Bay Advocates Head to Capitol Hill Mar 22, 2018
- Feb 12, 2018 President’s Newest Budget Attacks Chesapeake Bay, Again Feb 12, 2018
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2017
- Nov 20, 2017 Senate Restores Full Funding for Chesapeake Nov 20, 2017
- Nov 16, 2017 Members of Congress Propose Better Deal for Chesapeake Farmers Nov 16, 2017
- Nov 1, 2017 WVDEP Abandons Water Quality Review of Fracked Gas Pipeline Nov 1, 2017
- Oct 3, 2017 Our Fight For Clean Water In Virginia Oct 3, 2017
- Sep 19, 2017 Essential Funding Awarded for Chesapeake Restoration Projects Sep 19, 2017
- Sep 7, 2017 Coalition Responds to Introduction of Goodlatte Amendment Sep 7, 2017
- Jul 27, 2017 Clean Water Rule Jul 27, 2017
- Jun 21, 2017 Chesapeake Bay Blueprint Progress Report Released Jun 21, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting In Annapolis Jun 8, 2017
- May 5, 2017 Bay Advocates Applaud Full Funding For Chesapeake Bay May 5, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 Clean Water Advocates Rally for Chesapeake Bay Apr 5, 2017
- Mar 16, 2017 Trump Budget Shuts Down Chesapeake Bay Clean Up Mar 16, 2017
- Feb 28, 2017 Chesapeake Bay Advocates Show Support for Fracking Ban Feb 28, 2017
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2016
- Apr 12, 2016 Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania Legislatures Designate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week Apr 12, 2016
- Feb 29, 2016 Supreme Court Backs Chesapeake Bay Clean Up Feb 29, 2016