The Virginia Osprey Foundation Advocacy Page

TAKE ACTION NOW FOR OUR CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ITS TRIBUTARIES! OUR OSPREY NEED US TO SPEAK OUT FOR THEIR SURVIVAL!

The Time to Act is Now!!

#saveourmenhaden #savethebay #saveourosprey

The Atlantic States Marine Commission (ASMFC) is considering changes to the management of Atlantic Menhaden and has opened Public Comment through October 9th

Let your voice be heard! Select one option or utilize all options! Make an impact!!

You can sign your name to CBF’s document which will be submitted to the ASMFC by clicking this link. (Easiest and straight forward.) Chesapeake Bay Foundation | 2026-08 Menhaden Addendum II
You can submit your public comment through email at comments@asmfc.org
Submit your comments through the Atlantic Menhaden Action Tracker - Atlantic Menhaden Draft Addendum II - Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
You can mail your comment to - James Boyle, FMP Coordinator, at 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, Virginia 22201
Participate in a scheduled hearing- find that hearing closest to you or participate via virtual hearing. See the schedule below!

Your voice matters! Contact your federal and state legislators!

Contact state and regional agencies BELOW!

Express your concerns about industrial fishing and the health of our bay’s ecosystem. Below you will find links to organizations that currently manage the Chesapeake Bay and our fisheries.

Year after year our osprey chicks die of starvation.

This is NOT acceptable. Menhaden, a nutrient rich forage fish that Osprey depend on,

is being taken by Industry. Act NOW! #saveourosprey

Virginia Governor Spanberger needs to hear our voice!
Please urge her to appoint conservation-minded leaders to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Share your concerns about the severe depletion of Atlantic Menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay and emphasize the critical role this forage fish plays—not just for our Osprey, but for countless species that depend on a healthy Bay ecosystem. Your voice can help protect the Bay’s wildlife and restore balance to our waters. #saveourosprey

Email: Abigail.Spanberger@governor.virginia.gov

Website - https://www.governor.virginia.gov/

Joseph Grist, Commissioner of Marine Resources

To Contact Board of Commissioners email: web.info@vmrc.virginia.gov

Website Virginia Marine Resources Commission

(757) 247-2200

Chesapeake Bay Commission

Email chesbay.us (Go to this link and submit their form)

Headquarters & Maryland Office

60 West Street, Suite 402
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-3420

Website: chesbay.us

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