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Do you know which critters live in your neighborhood? 🐾 Even if you don’t see them, most of these creatures are leaving evidence of their activities all around you. https://theconversation.com/how-to-identify-animal-tracks-burrows-and-other-signs-of-wildlife-in-your-neighborhood-261937
How to identify animal tracks, burrows and other signs of wildlife in your neighborhood
From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play important roles in the world.
theconversation.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Do you know which critters live in your neighborhood? 🐾 Even if you don’t see them, most of these creatures are leaving evidence of their activities all around you. https://theconversation.com/how-to-identify-animal-tracks-burrows-and-other-signs-of-wildlife-in-your-neighborhood-261937
Yesterday was #WorldFisheriesDay! 🎣The Chesapeake Bay’s 348 species of finfish and 173 species of shellfish are more than just numbers—they’re the heartbeat of our ecosystems. Learn more: https://www.cbf.org/issues/fisheries/
📷: Dale Hall
📷: Dale Hall
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Yesterday was #WorldFisheriesDay! 🎣The Chesapeake Bay’s 348 species of finfish and 173 species of shellfish are more than just numbers—they’re the heartbeat of our ecosystems. Learn more: https://www.cbf.org/issues/fisheries/
📷: Dale Hall
📷: Dale Hall
You've heard of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, but did you know there's a Virginia Oyster Trail? 🦪 https://www.wtkr.com/positivelyhr/local-fishermen-inviting-you-to-come-along-for-a-ride-on-virginia-oyster-trail
Local fishermen inviting you to come along for a ride on Virginia Oyster Trail
Oyster fishermen Capt. Chris Ludford takes you on a boat tour as part of the Virginia Oyster Trail on the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach
www.wtkr.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
You've heard of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, but did you know there's a Virginia Oyster Trail? 🦪 https://www.wtkr.com/positivelyhr/local-fishermen-inviting-you-to-come-along-for-a-ride-on-virginia-oyster-trail
Today is Lancaster ExtraGive! 🎉 You don't have to live in Lancaster to support CBF's work to address pollution and improve water quality in Pennsylvania's waterways. Learn more and support clean water in PA: https://www.extragive.org/organization/Chesapeake-Bay-Foundation
📷: Chris Shreiner
📷: Chris Shreiner
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Today is Lancaster ExtraGive! 🎉 You don't have to live in Lancaster to support CBF's work to address pollution and improve water quality in Pennsylvania's waterways. Learn more and support clean water in PA: https://www.extragive.org/organization/Chesapeake-Bay-Foundation
📷: Chris Shreiner
📷: Chris Shreiner
Caw caw, am I right?! https://www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/the-american-crow-is-one-of-the-chesapeakes-most-misunderstood-birds
The American crow is one of the Chesapeake's most misunderstood birds
The American crow is common across the Chesapeake region and can be easily identified by its recognizable call
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November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
What's that sound?? 🎶 It’s the sweet jingle of restocks landing at the CBF Store—just in time for the holidays! Shop now: https://www.cbfshop.com/?a=wintertsrej25
🎁 Bonus: Every order comes with a free 2026 Chesapeake Bay Foundation Calendar while supplies last!
📷: Dustin Wichterman
🎁 Bonus: Every order comes with a free 2026 Chesapeake Bay Foundation Calendar while supplies last!
📷: Dustin Wichterman
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
What's that sound?? 🎶 It’s the sweet jingle of restocks landing at the CBF Store—just in time for the holidays! Shop now: https://www.cbfshop.com/?a=wintertsrej25
🎁 Bonus: Every order comes with a free 2026 Chesapeake Bay Foundation Calendar while supplies last!
📷: Dustin Wichterman
🎁 Bonus: Every order comes with a free 2026 Chesapeake Bay Foundation Calendar while supplies last!
📷: Dustin Wichterman
Today is GIS Day—a celebration of the power of maps and spatial data! 🗺️ At CBF, our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team turns location-based data into powerful visual stories that help us understand, protect, and restore the Chesapeake Bay. Check it out: https://maps.cbf.org/
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today is GIS Day—a celebration of the power of maps and spatial data! 🗺️ At CBF, our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team turns location-based data into powerful visual stories that help us understand, protect, and restore the Chesapeake Bay. Check it out: https://maps.cbf.org/
Let's all say it together this time: LEAVE THE LEAVES 🍂 https://www.chesapeakebay.net/action/protect-the-bay/mulch-your-leaves
Mulch Your Leaves
Fallen leaves don't have to end up in the landfill or the burn pile.
www.chesapeakebay.net
November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Let's all say it together this time: LEAVE THE LEAVES 🍂 https://www.chesapeakebay.net/action/protect-the-bay/mulch-your-leaves
It's gonna take all of us 🤝 https://marylandmatters.org/2025/11/03/sav-planting-chesapeake-bay-new-agreement/
Reseeding the Chesapeake Bay's underwater grasses takes combined state, volunteer effort - Maryland Matters
The process of harvesting underwater grass seeds for replanting in the Chesapeake Bay is time- and labor-intensive -- but worth it to the scientists and advocates who make it happen because of the many benefits brought by underwater grass beds.
marylandmatters.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It's gonna take all of us 🤝 https://marylandmatters.org/2025/11/03/sav-planting-chesapeake-bay-new-agreement/
A former strip mine may not seem to be the most likely place to find wildlife, but a new study from biologists at UVA Wise finds salamanders are breeding on some mine sites. 👀 https://www.wvtf.org/news/2025-11-03/spotted-salamanders-are-finding-their-way-onto-former-strip-mines-in-southwest-virginia
Spotted salamanders are finding their way onto former strip mines in Southwest Virginia
A former strip mine may not seem to be the most likely place to find wildlife. But a new study from biologists at UVA Wise finds salamanders are breeding on some mine sites.
www.wvtf.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A former strip mine may not seem to be the most likely place to find wildlife, but a new study from biologists at UVA Wise finds salamanders are breeding on some mine sites. 👀 https://www.wvtf.org/news/2025-11-03/spotted-salamanders-are-finding-their-way-onto-former-strip-mines-in-southwest-virginia
Fall is a season of change, and this year that includes CBF's online home—our website has a new look! 🎉 We've worked hard to make it easier to find what you're looking for and to have fun exploring. Take a look: https://www.cbf.org/
Home • Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Saving the Chesapeake Bay and its waterways by educating, uniting, and inspiring people to take action.
www.cbf.org
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Fall is a season of change, and this year that includes CBF's online home—our website has a new look! 🎉 We've worked hard to make it easier to find what you're looking for and to have fun exploring. Take a look: https://www.cbf.org/
Have you ever wanted to tell someone to take a hike? Today's #NationalHikingDay! Where are your favorite places to hike around the Chesapeake Bay region?
📷: Tyler Adams, Elizabeth Wilson
📷: Tyler Adams, Elizabeth Wilson
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Have you ever wanted to tell someone to take a hike? Today's #NationalHikingDay! Where are your favorite places to hike around the Chesapeake Bay region?
📷: Tyler Adams, Elizabeth Wilson
📷: Tyler Adams, Elizabeth Wilson
There's always time for a forest bath 🌳 https://paparksandforests.org/miles-of-beauty-state-forest-hiking-trails/
Miles of Beauty: State Forest Hiking Trails | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation
Just as forests provide physical resources that we rely on daily, often used with little thought or lack of appreciation, there are other invaluable benefits that seem even less tangible. The world is hectic, busy, and often anxiety-provoking. When we p...
paparksandforests.org
November 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
There's always time for a forest bath 🌳 https://paparksandforests.org/miles-of-beauty-state-forest-hiking-trails/
Yes food yes forests 👏 https://marylandmatters.org/2025/10/31/eating-from-the-forest-food-forest-movement-reaps-harvest-across-maryland-landscape/
Eating from the forest: Food forest movement reaps harvest across Maryland landscape - Maryland Matters
Food forests are an effort to rewild urban spaces to grow food. Maryland has several including a food forest trail.
marylandmatters.org
November 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Clean water starts upstream! 💙 On November 21, join us for Lancaster ExtraGive—a one-day celebration where you can help support CBF's work in Pennsylvania. Learn more: https://www.extragive.org/organization/Chesapeake-Bay-Foundation
November 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Clean water starts upstream! 💙 On November 21, join us for Lancaster ExtraGive—a one-day celebration where you can help support CBF's work in Pennsylvania. Learn more: https://www.extragive.org/organization/Chesapeake-Bay-Foundation
“This agreement isn’t perfect, but it is essential. For decades, we’ve seen time and again that progress only comes when we work together toward shared goals,” said CBF Senior Policy Director Keisha Sedlacek. https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2025/10/31/bay-pact-revisions-set-for-dec-2-approval/
Bay Pact Revisions Set for Dec. 2 Approval
State and federal leaders advance Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement revisions for 2040 goals, with Dec. 2 Baltimore summit ahead amid Southern Maryland's crab and hypoxia challenges.
southernmarylandchronicle.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
“This agreement isn’t perfect, but it is essential. For decades, we’ve seen time and again that progress only comes when we work together toward shared goals,” said CBF Senior Policy Director Keisha Sedlacek. https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2025/10/31/bay-pact-revisions-set-for-dec-2-approval/
New River Report: After decades of progress, the Potomac’s health has plateaued at a “B.” The river is cleaner than it used to be—but still not safe for swimming or eating its fish. Let’s aim for an “A”! 💪🌊 Read more from Potomac Conservancy ➡️ potomacreportcard.org
2025 Potomac River Report Card
Does our nation's river get a passing grade? Find out today.
potomacreportcard.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
New River Report: After decades of progress, the Potomac’s health has plateaued at a “B.” The river is cleaner than it used to be—but still not safe for swimming or eating its fish. Let’s aim for an “A”! 💪🌊 Read more from Potomac Conservancy ➡️ potomacreportcard.org
Art + native plants = a winning combo in Richmond 😁 https://www.allianceforthebay.org/2025/08/revitalized-greenspace-and-public-art-in-historic-richmond/
Revitalized Greenspace and public Art in Historic Richmond - Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
This project reduces pollution, beautifies the neighborhood, increases pedestrian safety, and creates a gathering space for residents.
www.allianceforthebay.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Art + native plants = a winning combo in Richmond 😁 https://www.allianceforthebay.org/2025/08/revitalized-greenspace-and-public-art-in-historic-richmond/
With legislation to end the government shutdown and fund the U.S. Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2026, government agencies and employees key to saving the Bay can finally get back to work: https://www.cbf.org/news/despite-shutdowns-end-damage-to-bay-restoration-could-linger/
Despite Shutdown's End, Damage to Bay Restoration Could Linger • Chesapeake Bay Foundation
With legislation to end the government shutdown and fund the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through fiscal year 2026, government agencies and employees key to saving the Bay can finally get back to work.
www.cbf.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
With legislation to end the government shutdown and fund the U.S. Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2026, government agencies and employees key to saving the Bay can finally get back to work: https://www.cbf.org/news/despite-shutdowns-end-damage-to-bay-restoration-could-linger/
Today is #WordKindessDay! 💙 As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, we invite you to show the natural world (and yourself) a little extra kindness. Our favorite way to do this? Get outside!
📷: James Mertz
📷: James Mertz
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today is #WordKindessDay! 💙 As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, we invite you to show the natural world (and yourself) a little extra kindness. Our favorite way to do this? Get outside!
📷: James Mertz
📷: James Mertz
Did you see the Northern lights last night? ✨ Community member Emma Snead captured these stunning images on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Learn more: https://wtop.com/the-space-place/2025/11/northern-lights-sightings-possible-next-few-nights-in-dc-region/
📷: Emma Snead
📷: Emma Snead
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Did you see the Northern lights last night? ✨ Community member Emma Snead captured these stunning images on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Learn more: https://wtop.com/the-space-place/2025/11/northern-lights-sightings-possible-next-few-nights-in-dc-region/
📷: Emma Snead
📷: Emma Snead
Kids, always respect your elder (forests) 🌳 https://potomac.org/blog/2025/9/1-5-old-growth-forests-to-visit
5 old-growth forests in the Potomac River region to expand your hiking repertoire -- Potomac Conservancy
Our region's old-growth forests improve water and air quality, provide vital wildlife habitat, and help fight the climate crisis. And, they also offer a diversity of recreational opportunities! What can't they do? Check out these 5 local forests to visit!
potomac.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Kids, always respect your elder (forests) 🌳 https://potomac.org/blog/2025/9/1-5-old-growth-forests-to-visit
Today is #VeteransDay! 🦅 Today, we honor all of those who have served the country in war or peace. Did you know that Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I?
📷: William Pully
📷: William Pully
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Today is #VeteransDay! 🦅 Today, we honor all of those who have served the country in war or peace. Did you know that Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I?
📷: William Pully
📷: William Pully
How did it happen that Northern Virginia came to dominate data centers, an industry whose growth now fuels debates about electricity bills, climate change, and the role of technology in our lives? ➡️ https://insideclimatenews.org/news/26102025/virginia-data-center-capital-ai-boom/
How Did This State Become the Data Center Capital of the World? - Inside Climate News
From America Online to the rise of AI, Virginia has been good for an industry now transforming the economy and grid. Has the industry returned the favor?
insideclimatenews.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
How did it happen that Northern Virginia came to dominate data centers, an industry whose growth now fuels debates about electricity bills, climate change, and the role of technology in our lives? ➡️ https://insideclimatenews.org/news/26102025/virginia-data-center-capital-ai-boom/
Today is #WorldScienceDay! 🦠 At CBF, science is our guiding star. Through education, advocacy, and leadership—all backed by science and research—CBF continues to fight for clean water, clean air, and healthy communities. Learn more: https://www.cbf.org/about-cbf/our-mission/
📷: Dawn J. Sagert
📷: Dawn J. Sagert
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Today is #WorldScienceDay! 🦠 At CBF, science is our guiding star. Through education, advocacy, and leadership—all backed by science and research—CBF continues to fight for clean water, clean air, and healthy communities. Learn more: https://www.cbf.org/about-cbf/our-mission/
📷: Dawn J. Sagert
📷: Dawn J. Sagert