The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is a regional nonprofit dedicated to restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries through science‑based advocacy, restoration projects, legal action, and public education. CBF works with communities, governments, and businesses to reduce pollution, restore habitat, and advance policies that improve water quality and climate resilience in the Bay watershed.
Advocacy for clean‑water standards and enforcement, reductions in nutrient and sediment runoff (agricultural and urban), stormwater and wastewater upgrades, habitat and oyster restoration, sustainable fisheries management, land‑use and development controls, climate adaptation measures, environmental education, and litigation to enforce environmental laws where necessary.
Mix of individual donations and membership dues, foundation and philanthropic grants, corporate sponsorships and partnerships, program service fees, and government grants and contracts.
State CBF offices in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia; frequent partners include the Chesapeake Bay Program and federal/state environmental agencies, local watershed and riverkeeper groups, and national conservation organizations.
Non‑profit (501(c)(3)) environmental organization
