As a native of the Eastern Shore, I first ran for office because I’d witnessed the demise of the Chesapeake Bay over the course of my lifetime and wanted to do something about it. Restoring the bay and its tributaries is without question the most important thing we can do to help anglers in the Commonwealth. I’ve led efforts to stop the introduction of non-native oysters to the Chesapeake Bay and to end winter dredging of blue crabs. I’ve supported working with farmers on best practices to restore the water quality of the bay and its tributaries, and helped write a law banning the use of phosphorous in home fertilizers to reduce chemical runoff. But we need to do more. As governor, I will continue working to improve water quality but also focus on protecting and restoring fish habitat from our mountain streams to our tidal creeks to support healthy fisheries.