(PROVIDENCE, RI)—Yesterday, the future of menhaden and the critters that rely on them received promising news with a rougly 30 percent cut to the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap. Often called “the most important fish in the sea, menhaden serve as a critical pillar in the Chesapeake Bay’s food chain. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Policy Manager Sara Ramotnik issued the following statement.

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Principals’ Staff Committee moved to mark the completion of their directive from the Chesapeake Executive Council on including tribes as a formal and enduring partner. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Yesterday, President Trump signed an Executive Order targeting the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort and the ability of states and localities to address stormwater pollution. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, it was announced a decision on the future of tribal representation in the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort will be delayed. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

(LANCASTER, PA)—Last week, more than 270 individuals from local, state, and national nonprofits, elected officials, government agencies, and businesses gathered for the 2026 Choose Clean Water Conference. With the nation soon celebrating it’s 250th anniversary, the conference provided a forum to discuss how these different sectors can work together to protect and restore the rivers and streams that feed the nation’s largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay.

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Last night, Congress passed a minibus appropriations package on a strong bipartisan basis. The package now heads to President Trump's desk. The legislation contains funding for programs critical to the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.