Protected Lands Surpass 9 Million Acres
From 2011 to 2024, protected lands across the Chesapeake Bay watershed increased 21%, reaching 90% of the goal outlined in the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
Learn more about our progressChesapeake 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.
Learn more about usOur 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
Toxic Impairments Show No Change
In 2024, 80% of the Chesapeake Bay's tidal segments were fully or partially impaired by toxic contaminants, which include PCBs, PFAS and metals.
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Habitat Restoration for Black Ducks Remains Off Course
Only 4.08% of the wetland creation and restoration goal and 18.3% of the wetland enhancement and preservation goal have been achieved.
Learn more about our progressOutcome Status Updates
The recent progress and long-term outlook status for each Outcome as well as when each status was last updated, grouped by Goal.
Black Duck Outcome
Updated October 2025
Updated October 2025
Toxic Contaminants Policy and Prevention Outcome
Updated December 2025
Updated December 2025
Protected Lands Outcome
Updated December 2025
Updated December 2025