Local environmentalists are expressing concern about the future of the Chesapeake Bay Program under the incoming Trump administration. In the past, President-elect Donald Trump has proposed ending funding for the program, sparking worry among advocates dedicated to restoring and protecting the Bay. WBOC reports during his first term, Trump suggested cutting funds to the Chesapeake Bay Program, along with other ‘geographic’ environmental initiatives, arguing that redirecting these resources would allow the Environmental Protection Agency to focus on national efforts.