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The Chesapeake Bay – a national treasure

Established in 1967, Chesapeake Bay Foundation aims to 'Save the Bay' through education, advocacy, restoration, and litigation. With 140,000 members and diverse volunteers, CBF works tirelessly to combat pollution, protect habitats, and preserve fisheries. The foundation's efforts are crucial to maintaining the health of North America's largest estuary. This valuable work is highlighted in the annual State of the Bay report, offering solutions to the challenges faced by this vital ecosystem.

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The Chesapeake Bay – a national treasure

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  1. The Chesapeake Bay – a national treasure

  2. Founded in 1967 to ‘Save the Bay’ Today’s numbers 140,000 members 36,000 Action Network members 10,000 student, teacher and citizen volunteers CBF works to Save the Bay through: Education Advocacy Restoration Litigation CHESAPEAKE BAYFOUNDATION

  3. North America’s Largest and Most Productive Estuary Land Cover Developed – 9% Agriculture – 23% Forest – 58% Mixed Open – 10%

  4. Source: J. Hagy, 2001 Hagy et al, 2003

  5. POLLUTION Nitrogen and phosphorus Water clarity Dissolved oxygen Toxic chemicals

  6. HABITAT Forested Buffers Wetlands Underwater Grasses Resource Lands

  7. FISHERIES Crabs Rockfish Shad Oysters

  8. Dissolved Oxygen

  9. 82% of historic levels have disappeared

  10. CBF’s State of the Bay report is a useful tool for communicating with the public about the health of the Bay and the solutions to the problems it faces.

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