Native American tribes wanted to join the Chesapeake Bay partnership. Not anymore.

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 1,158

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Seven federally recognized Native American tribes are ending their bid to formally join the Chesapeake Bay cleanup, saying they have been disappointed by the response from Bay Program leaders.

The Virginia-based tribes began their quest last January, hoping to be added as a single signatory — the status awarded to each of the state governments surrounding the bay — when elected officials in the Chesapeake Bay region approved a new agreement for restoring the …

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