Why the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Is Essential

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) works to restore and protect the largest U.S. estuary. Key reasons for its necessity:

• Pollution: Sewage, farm runoff, industrial waste cause algal blooms, fish kills, shellfish closures.
• Overfishing: Striped bass, blue crabs, oysters depleted for decades, disrupting the ecosystem.
• Habitat Loss: Development, land reclamation, sea-level rise destroy critical habitats.
• Climate Change: Rising temperatures, stronger storms, acidification threaten marine life and increase flooding.

CBF advocates for pollution reduction, sustainable fishing, habitat restoration, climate mitigation, public education, and hands-on conservation.