US Senate passes bill to designate parts of Chesapeake Bay

US Senate passes bill to designate parts of the Chesapeake Bay as National Park Service property
The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to pass the Chesapeake National Recreation Act, which designates parts of the Chesapeake Bay as a National Park Service (NPS) property.
New bill passes in Senate to form Chesapeake National Recreation Area
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative John Sarbanes (D-Md.) announced the unanimous passage of the Chesapeake National Recreation Act in the Senate on Wednesday. The bill was introduced in July 2023 by Sen.
Landmark Chesapeake Bay Conservation Bill Passes Senate
John Sarbanes (D-Md.), moving the landmark legislation closer to becoming law. The bill aims to establish the Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA), uniting iconic Bay properties and voluntarily contributed sites under the management of the National ...
Legislation passes Senate to create Chesapeake Bay recreation area
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes announced the unanimous Senate passage of the Chesapeake National Recreation Act.
Chesapeake Bay takes step forward for National Park designation
A new bill aimed at designating the Chesapeake Bay as part of the National Parks System is gaining traction among state lawmakers.
SUN: Senate unanimously passes Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act, a bill to give parts of the Chesapeake Bay over to the National Park Service
Chesapeake Bay agreement will be revised in 2025 after missed deadline
Having missed a 2025 deadline for pollution reductions, bay states will amend their agreement by the end of next year.
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Governors from 3 Chesapeake Bay states, including Maryland, chart new course for waterway’s restoration
Governors from three states around the Chesapeake Bay watershed pledged that by the end of 2025 they would update the ...
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Savor the Essence of the Chesapeake Bay with This Classic Crab Cake Recipe!
When it comes to East Coast cuisine, few dishes capture the heart and soul of Maryland like its iconic crab cakes. Kno ...
Governors call for reset of goals to save Chesapeake Bay
Looming 2025 deadline for “pollution diet” goals will not be met. New targets needed with focus on engaging farmers, ...
Shapiro joins Moore, Youngkin in renewed commitment to Chesapeake Bay cleanup
Shapiro acknowledged that Pennsylvania had been lagging on its commitment to Chesapeake Bay cleanup goals until recent years.
Nearly $400,000 in federal funding awarded to Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts in Maryland
Maryland-based projects focused on environmental, cultural, and historical conservation efforts within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, Maryland leaders announced Tuesday.