Welcome to my Chesapeake Bay Foundation Walk the Watershed page.
I grew up on the enjoying the Chesapeake Bay. I have seen it decline in water quality and aquatic life. Now, with the help of many people and organizations like the CBF the Bay is starting to recover. I pledge to get outside, walk the watershed, and spread the Save the Bay message every step of the way!
Over the next few weeks, I hope to raise awareness and vital funding for CBF and their mission to save the Bay. They work to improve the wellbeing of the 18 million people and 3,000 species of plants and animals throughout the watershed.
CBF is funded mostly by individual donors like you and me. Donations large and small help support CBF's on-the-water field experiences for students and teachers, tree plantings, oyster restoration, advocacy for stronger laws protecting the Bay, and litigation against polluters when necessary.
I hope you will support these efforts by donating to my page or by joining our team.
Every gift makes a difference!
- $25 can plant five native trees as a streamside buffer.
- $50 can grow 5,000 native oysters.
- $140 can send two students for a day of learning in and around the Bay.
- $500 can build 10 reef balls which are effective and safe artificial homes for oysters.
Please donate on my page today and help me meet my fundraising goal and help CBF Save the Bay!
Thanks,
Bay Bums (Michael, Brett, Brennan, Kasey, Sydney,
Corissa, Michelle, & Rob)
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Where it all started
When I was a small child my family and extended family went to Chick's Beach in the Summer to enjoy the water and each others company. We saw the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel being built as we played in the water and relaxed on the beach. As a young adult I lived there and enjoyed the small, intimate, community. Most people knew each other and we socialized together on the beach and at each others homes frequently. Each Summer the residents celebrated and some participated in the Low Rent Regatta.
Yesterday my team mate and daughter rode our bicycles from Chick's beach to the Lynnhaven inlet. I went to the spot where as a child my family would go to fish and crab. I was happy to see many people fishing and recreating on the water. We then rode our bikes over the new Lesner bridge and stopped at one of many restaurants on the inlet for drinks.
The weather was perfect. We saw puppy drum swimming under the dock. It was wonderful to see and enjoy the healthy, vibrant, Lynnhaven river, a tributary to the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. It makes me feel good to be a small part of the recovery.
by Rob White on Wed, Jun 10, 2020 @ 8:06 AM
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