Could planned federal funding cuts jeopardize Maryland's Chesapeake Bay restoration plans?

The Trump administration's plans to propose budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could jeopardize efforts to restore the health of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) …

Maryland will protect Chesapeake Bay Bridge from ship allisions

Chesapeake Bay Foundation issues legal challenge to Aquacon’s plans in Maryland

The Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.-headquartered Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBP) has filed a petition to block a key permit needed by Oslo, Norway-based aquaculture firm AquaCon for its proposed salmon farm in Cecil County, Maryland.  CBP's petition …

Registration is open for MPT’s Chesapeake Collectibles season 13  taping event in October

Maryland Public Television is looking for collectors across the region who want to share stories of their prized possessions at a two-day taping event for its popular weekly series Chesapeake Collectibles. The event takes place on October 4 and 5 at the …

Chesapeake Bay expert says more dolphin sightings means bay is recovering

Chesapeake Bay expert says more dolphin sightings means the bay is recovering. If you’ve been on the Chesapeake Bay lately you might have seen bottlenose dolphins in the water. Experts said the sightings are becoming more common, especially as the water …

Chesapeake Bay Foundation challenges permit for proposed Cecil County salmon farm

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation filed a petition Monday in Circuit Court for Cecil County challenging a permit for a proposed salmon farm. The CBF is contesting the Maryland Department of the Environment's approval of a discharge permit that would allow …

Chesapeake Bay Foundation challenges AquaCon’s Maryland salmon RAS permit

CBF believes this permit will not adequately protect water quality, underwater grasses and spawning areas for striped bass, perch and other key species in the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay.  CBF's petition for judicial review, filed in Circuit …

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Perdue Farms partner to clean up local park for Earth Day

Earth Day Special to the Salisbury Independent Posted 4/23/25 SALISBURY — The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Perdue Farms celebrated the 55th Earth Day and their partnership by removing trash and debris from local Schumaker Park in Salisbury, …

Annapolis Mall and Annapolis Maritime Museum Launch Earth Month Partnership Focused on Bay Conservation

The Annapolis Mall has partnered with the Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) to celebrate Earth Month this April through a community-focused initiative aimed at promoting environmental education and awareness around the Chesapeake Bay. Environmental …

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Fails to Meet Modern Vessel Collision Standards, Risk Assessment Shows

In response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has revealed that the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge (aka the Chesapeake Bay Bridge) does not meet current vessel collision risk …