Chesapeake Progress

Helping federal, public and internal oversight groups track the Chesapeake Bay Program's progress toward the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

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Our Commitment

The Chesapeake Bay Program is committed to tracking our progress toward the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. The accurate, up-to-date and accessible information found here helps oversight groups hold us accountable for our work. We envision abundant life, clean water, conserved lands and a diverse range of citizens and stakeholders who will steward an environmentally and economically sustainable watershed.

Our Latest Progress

Recently released data
A wetland area with lush vegetation.

Wetland Increases Lag Behind Goal

Between 2014 and 2022, 4,310 acres of wetlands were gained within the Bay watershed, about 5% of the goal.

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Fewer Districts Report System-Wide MWEE Availability

Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience availability varies across the region, with an overall increase in "some availability" reported.

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Uncertain Outlook for Environmental Literacy Planning

2022 survey showed a decrease in well-prepared districts but an increase in somewhat prepared ones.

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Outcome Status Updates

The recent progress and attainability outlook for these outcomes were prepared for the March 2023 Quarterly Progress Meeting.

The recent progress and long-term outlook status for each Outcome as well as when each status was last updated, grouped by Goal.
Land Conservation
Land Use Methods and Metrics Development Outcome
Recent progress increase. Updated July 2023
Outlook onCourse. Updated July 2023
Land Use Options Evaluation Outcome
Recent progress increase. Updated March 2023
Outlook onCourse. Updated March 2023

Our Funding

$536 million was invested by federal agencies for environmental restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in fiscal 2022. Learn more about our funding