Chesapeake Bay Advocates Spotlight Damage from Federal Funding Freeze on Capitol Hill
(WASHINGTON, DC)—Today, nearly 100 members of the Choose Clean Water Coalition met with their members of Congress to urge support for the restoration of the rivers and streams that feed the Chesapeake Bay. With the federal funding freeze blocking critical clean water programs throughout the region, the Coalition is asking Congress to reaffirm their longstanding commitment to the Bay restoration effort.
Chesapeake Executive Council Meeting In Annapolis
Members of the Chesapeake Executive Council met to discuss the restoration effort.
Bay Advocates Applaud Full Funding For Chesapeake Bay
The President will sign the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017.
Clean Water Advocates Rally for Chesapeake Bay
The Choose Clean Water Coalition met with Members of Congress to discuss concerns surrounding funding for the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort. Specifically, the Coalition spoke with their members and staff about the impact of eliminating $73 million in funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program on local restoration efforts.
Trump Budget Shuts Down Chesapeake Bay Clean Up
The President has released his budget for Fiscal Year 2018, which recommends that the $73 million budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program be eliminated and shutdown.
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2025
- Mar 5, 2025 Chesapeake Bay Advocates Spotlight Damage from Federal Funding Freeze on Capitol Hill Mar 5, 2025
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2024
- Dec 19, 2024 Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Programs Move Forward in Senate Dec 19, 2024
- Dec 10, 2024 Governors of Chesapeake Bay States Recommit to Restoration Effort Dec 10, 2024
- Dec 4, 2024 Victory for Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Programs in the House Dec 4, 2024
- Nov 19, 2024 Chesapeake National Recreation Area Takes Critical Step Forward Nov 19, 2024
- Nov 6, 2024 In Wake of Election, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Effort Continues Nov 6, 2024
- Jul 25, 2024 Clean Water Nonprofits Unite on Future of Chesapeake Bay Restoration Jul 25, 2024
- Jul 25, 2024 Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on Defeat of Perry Amendment Jul 25, 2024
- Jun 27, 2024 25 Bipartisan Members of Congress Urge Chesapeake Bay Restoration Recommitment Jun 27, 2024
- May 22, 2024 Clean Water Conference Discusses Future of Chesapeake Bay Cleanup, Honors Leading Advocates May 22, 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