CBES HELPS PROTECT WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT THE EASTERN SHORE 
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead 

CBES PLEDge to you

  • Continue our Role as Government Watchdog and Advocate for Transparency and Process
  • Educate our Community on Key Issues with Reliable Information
  • Promote Citizen Involvement and Social Justice 
  • Assist in Developing a Well-informed Electorate
  • Champion Balanced Growth, Enhanced Quality of Life, and Protection of the Shore's Natural and Cultural Heritage
INFORM - ENGAGE - EMPOWER
​CBES MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
Monthly Editions of ShoreLine News Journal
[including Special Issues of ShoreFacts]. In depth articles on critical issues and local interest you won't find elsewhere.  
KEEPING CITIZENS INFORMED SINCE 1988
CBES INITIATIVES/PROJECTS:
  • SHORELINE MONTHLY PUBLICATION since 1988
  • EASTERN SHORE RECYCLING GUIDE*
  • ANNUAL COMMUNITY UNITY DAY with local NAACP
  • CANDIDATE FORUMS - Shore-wide
  • CLEAN THE BAY DAY with The Nature Conservancy
  • EASTERN SHORE RAIL TRAIL - Committee Member/Supporters
  • EASTERN SHORE TRAILBLAZERS, A Celebration of Women's History Month with local NAACP
  • 31st BETWEEN THE WATERS BIKE TOUR the Shore's oldest ecotourism event pumping $$$ in the local economy                and...

PLEASE SUPPORT
BTW BIKE TOUR SPONSORS 
They help provide a tour the whole Shore
can be proud of!
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 CBES 31st Between the Waters Bike Tour is a wrap!
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LAST CHANCE!
​ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
2024 BETWEEN THE WATERS PAINTING
Popular Shore Artist Bethany S. Durham again shares her distinctive talents capturing what makes the Shore an uncommon place of tide and sky.
​This year's painting is a vibrant rendition of BTW Bike Tour host town, historic Onancock VA. Also known as "A little slice of nowhere else". 16" x 20" Original Painting.
All Proceeds Benefit Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore. Thank you, Bethany! SEE her artwork on FB Bethany Simpson, Artist, and Lemon Tree Gallery, Cape Charles, VA or Exmore Antique Emporium, Exmore VA.
For nearly three decades, our grassroots organization has been committed to a sustainable future for the Shore we love. As an advocate for open government, we provide the tools and information that give our diverse membership a strong, unified voice on the issues that impact our quality of life as we work together for a better Eastern Shore.

DO YOU LOVE THE EASTERN SHORE?

Our 70-mile peninsula is a place of rich rural beauty with a unique coastal heritage - an amazing rarity in today's world.
Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore believes preserving this for generations to come is a goal worth fighting for as we work for balanced, sustainable growth that benefits all Eastern Shore citizens.
CBES WORKS TO PROTECT WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT THE EASTERN SHORE
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP 
 OR JOIN CBES!  
$25* Annual Membership 
INCLUDES MONTHLY SHORELINE NEWS  
Stay Current on Shore Issues
plus PayPal Fees
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​BE INVOLVED 
ES Government/Civic Meetings
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BE INFORMED 
SHORELINE News Journal
BE THERE!  EVENTS
31th Annual Between the Waters Bike Tour
Sat., October 26, 2024 and more!