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SAVE THE BAY
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Dear
Friend of the Bay,
With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day fast approaching, we’ve been thinking a lot about trees lately—a quintessential symbol of this special day. This week, we worked with our colleagues in Pennsylvania to craft compelling stories and videos about trees and why they are so critical to clean water. Even in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, our partners in the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership are hard at work, stepping out, maintaining safe distances from one another, and expecting to plant nearly 70,000 trees just this spring!
And our scrappy staff of educators continue to produce thoughtful videos, investigations, and activities (Nutrient Scavenger Hunt, anyone?) for students, teachers, and parents. Though we all might be stuck at home, connecting to and learning about our Bay doesn’t have to stop.
Our work doesn’t stop. Just yesterday, EPA continued its dangerous trend of stripping away critical environmental protections when it reversed its position on limiting power plant emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants. Our policy experts, attorneys, and others are working overtime to fight back and ensure all progress isn’t lost.
Thank you for standing with us in these difficult times, now and always. And please enjoy this week’s Bay stories and resources. Be safe, healthy, and well.
—Emmy Nicklin, Director of Digital Communications
P.S. Celebrate Earth Day with us! With a $50 gift, you’ll receive five native tree seedlings to plant in your backyard or community.
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Uplifting and educational Bay stories, inspirational videos, and more to bring the Bay home to you and your loved ones.
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Harry Campbell
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How do trees battle climate change? Can they reduce flooding? And how do trees lead to healthier rivers and streams? In the next episode of our weekly Ask an Expert video series, the ever engaging Harry Campbell, CBF's Science Policy and Advocacy Director in Pennsylvania, explores why trees are VIPs (Very Important Plants). Get ready to learn and be entertained!
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Octoraro Native Plant Nursery
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Kenny Fletcher
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Are you spending extra time in your yard? Our how-to video on home tree maintenance provides tips and tricks to keeping your backyard trees healthy. Why is planting native trees good for wildlife and people? Should you hold off on pruning in the spring? Kristen Hoke, CBF's Restoration Specialist in Pennsylvania, explores these questions and more.
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Our new initiative to provide students, teachers, and parents with valuable, curriculum-based resources to connect with the Bay and its rivers while at home.
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Maya Alexander
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Join CBF Educators Maya, Ochae, and Nate as they scour their neighborhoods looking for sources of nutrient pollutants and the methods used to reduce them. After watching the video, dive into our investigation to see if you can find sources of nutrients and stormwater management best practices in your own neighborhood.
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Kevin Moore
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Mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Zinn describes mindfulness as “the awareness that arises from paying attention on purpose.” To experience the benefits of mindfulness in nature, simply go outside, breathe deeply, and consciously recognize the world around you. Our latest set of nature journal prompts offers ways to explore mindfulness in nature, perfect for keeping students busy.
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Doug Walters
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What You Can Do
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- Did you see?! We’ve now got Chesapeake Bay coloring pages (for kids and adults) courtesy of local artist David Scheirer.
- Our webinar series continues next Thursday as we further discuss how trees are a crucial part of cleaning up our rivers. Sign up now.
- Now more than ever, protecting our nation’s public health is essential. Take action now to tell EPA: Fulfill your mission to protect human health by safeguarding the air we breathe, water we drink, and land on which we live.
- Were you forwarded this email? Like what you see? Sign up for our weekly Save the Bay e-newsletter—a roundup of uplifting Bay stories, inspirational videos, helpful teaching resources, and much more.
- Help us continue to bring the Bay to you at home each week. Give today!
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Don’t itemize? No worries. Your contribution to CBF is now “above the line” tax-deductible up to $300, thanks to the COVID-19 Relief Bill. Consult your tax advisor for more details.
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