Lisa Caruso

Federal communications manager for Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Former Capitol Hill reporter, C-SPAN junkie, grammar nerd. [email protected]

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Thanks to @MarkWarnerVA and Reps. @BobbyScott, @RepSarahElfreth, @RobWittman, and @RepJenKiggans, Congress now has the legislation to make sure this essential partner remains at the table.”

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"NOAA science will be critical as we enter the next phase of Bay restoration under the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement," noted Sedlacek.

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"It would sustain its vital role restoring the Bay & its waterways, fisheries, & wildlife habitat," said Sedlacek. “NOAA’s oyster restoration expertise, climate change research, & outdoor education programs are essential to safeguarding this priceless resource & economic engine.

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“The bipartisan Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act throws a welcome legislative lifeline to NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay Office,” said Keisha Sedlacek, CBF Senior Policy Director. https://t.co/vanufBxpUv

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The bill also extends successful @EPA “geographic” programs to improve water quality in the Great Lakes, Long Island Sound, and Columbia River Basin. We've got one too. In fact, @chesbayprogram was the first of @EPA's 12 waterbody-specific programs.

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Estuaries are dynamic ecosystems where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with the ocean’s salt water. In case you were wondering 🤔, #ChesBay is the nation’s (and the continent’s) largest estuary.

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Thanks👏👏 to @TransportGOP and @TransportDems for advancing the American Water Stewardship Act today. The bill renews @EPA’s National Estuary Program, which supports local efforts to restore and protect estuaries around the country.

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We hope last week's announcement means the president’s next budget will fully fund @USDA conservation operations and ensure there are enough field staff to help farmers install these practices.

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Regenerative farming also helps restore the Bay and its rivers and streams by keeping excess fertilizer and sediment out of the water 🌊.

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As big fans of regenerative 🌱agriculture, we’re glad to see the administration recognizes that practices like rotational grazing and cover crops improve soil health, boost water quality, and benefit farmers’ 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾bottom line.

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“Absent robust federal protections, the Bay states and D.C. must fill the gaps or risk losing wetlands and streams that help save the Bay to short-sighted and irresponsible development and destruction.” #SavetheBay

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“EPA’s plan to further strip wetlands protections would deal a serious blow to Bay restoration," said CBF Senior Policy Director Keisha Sedlacek.

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The new wetlands definition the Trump administration proposed today would further gut federal protections for wetlands and other waters essential for a healthy #ChesapeakeBay. https://t.co/CgA2jpLWlH

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The six-week shutdown forced federal employees to set aside important efforts like monitoring pollution levels, conducting research on challenges to Bay restoration, and funding conservation projects that promote clean water, healthy soil, and restore fish and wildlife habitat.

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“Now that this record-breaking shutdown is over, agencies and employees vital to saving the #ChesBay can get back to this important work," said CBF Federal Policy Director Keisha Sedlacek, but noted “We’re not out of the woods yet." https://t.co/GUPZSMHNNM

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Kudos to @MarkWarner, @SenTimKaine, @Sen_Alsobrooks, @RepStenyHoyer, @RepDonBeyer, @RepRaskin, @RepGlennIvey, @EleanorNorton, @RepMcClellan, @RepKweisiMfume, @RepSuhas, @RepAprilDelaney, @Rep_Walkinshaw, @Rep_McBride, @RepJohnnyO, and @RepVindman for supporting the NPS Bay office

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The public counts on the critical work these Bay Office folks do to support recreation 🎣🚵🥾, tourism, and education about our region’s history, culture, and natural wonders 🦦🦀🦅🦆.

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Many thanks 🙏🙏 to @BobbyScott, @ChrisVanHollen, and @RepSarahElfreth for their letter condemning the @WH’s senseless plan to fire six of 10 hard-working employees in the @NatlParkService’s Chesapeake Bay Office. https://t.co/n1wLo9f8H9

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We can’t wait to work with you to carry on his legacy of protecting the Bay, the Potomac River, and the local rivers and streams in your community that feed into it.

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🎉🥳Congratulations @JamesWalkinshaw on winning the race to finish the late Rep. Gerry Connolly’s term. Virginia’s 11th congressional district lost a fierce Chesapeake Bay champion with his passing in May.