Welcome to the Bay’s Biggest Fan Club!
The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s vision is that the Chesapeake Bay and local watersheds are healthy and safe, our waters are fishable and swimmable, local communities benefit from these healthy resources, and everyone participates in restoring and protecting our natural resource treasures.
Contributions from the Chesapeake & Coastal Bays license plates help the Bay Trust empower thousands of people every year to restore nature in their communities!
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Don’t wade around, sign up for the Bay Trust newsletters you want making waves in your inbox, and explore our impact map to learn about exciting projects in your area! The projects and opportunities highlighted are the ‘reel’ deal, making a measurable long-term impact in our community.
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Thousands of projects in communities like yours are possible because of the Bay Plate!
Ready to join us in having a great bay?
Interested in continuing your impact? Learn about the challenges facing the Chesapeake Bay and discover how the Chesapeake Bay Trust is empowering people to restore nature—together. Because when we empower people to restore nature, we can ensure a healthy Bay for all.
Together We Can Turn the Tide by Empowering People to Restore Nature!
Our grants are made possible through individual and corporate donations, funding partnerships, and programs including: the Chesapeake & Coastal Bays license plates, Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund, Maryland Outdoor Recreation and Clean Water Fund, Healing, Hunting, and Fishing Fund, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust Online Store.
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Explore our grants and opportunities to lead a project for your community.
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Donate to help the Bay Trust continue to empower people to restore nature.
Start Enjoying Your Perks!
The Chesapeake Bay Trust has teamed up with Maryland local businesses to provide special deals, like discounts and preferred parking, to Plate Perks Program participants.
These perks are local businesses’ way of thanking you for supporting our state’s natural resources! We hope that you will make up your investment in your Bay Plate many times over through your Perks. Be sure to check back often as deals can change and new businesses are being added all the time.
