Chesapeake Bay Trust facts for kids

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a special group that helps keep the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's natural places healthy. It's a non-profit organization, which means it doesn't work to make money for owners. Instead, all the money it gets goes back into its important work.

The Trust was started in 1985 by the government of Maryland. Its main goal is to support projects that clean up the Chesapeake Bay and teach people about protecting the environment.

What Does the Trust Do?

The Chesapeake Bay Trust gives out millions of dollars each year. This money goes to different groups and projects. These projects help restore the Bay and its surrounding areas. They also teach people, especially kids, about how important it is to take care of our planet.

For example, the Trust might give money for planting trees along rivers. These trees help stop dirt from washing into the Bay. They might also fund programs that teach students about local wildlife.

How Does the Trust Get Money?

The Chesapeake Bay Trust does not get money from regular taxes. Instead, it gets its funding from a few different places.

One big way it gets money is from special Chesapeake Bay license plates for cars. When people buy these plates, a part of the cost goes to the Trust. People can also choose to donate money to the Chesapeake and Endangered Species Fund. The Trust also works with other groups and foundations that want to help the environment.

Where is the Trust Located?

The main office for the Chesapeake Bay Trust is in Annapolis, Maryland. This city is right on the Chesapeake Bay.

The Trust is known for being a very good organization. It has received the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator many times. Charity Navigator is a group that checks how well charities use their money. This shows that the Chesapeake Bay Trust is a trusted organization that does great work for the environment.

External links

• Chesapeake Bay Trust
• BayPlate.org (Chesapeake Bay Trust)