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 volunteer plants a tree in a field of young trees with protective tree guards.

Modeled Load Reductions Show Improvement

However, the 2025 Watershed Implementation Plans Outcome remains off course from its goal.

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A wetland area with trees, grasses, and marshy areas.

Wetland Restoration Shows Small Increases

While wetlands gains and enhancements continue to increase, they remain insufficient to achieve the outcome.

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A hand holding a bottle with a water sample that has orange coloration

Water Quality Shows Slight Improvement

Water quality indicators show mixed results, with improvement in standards attainment, annual pollutant loads and the Total Maximum Daily Load indicator.

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Outcome 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.
Vital Habitats
Wetlands Outcome
Recent progress increase. Updated May 2025
Outlook offCourse. Updated May 2025
Water Quality
2025 Watershed Implementation Plans (WIPs) Outcome
Recent progress increase. Updated June 2025
Outlook offCourse. Updated June 2025

Our Funding

$632 million was invested by federal agencies for environmental restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in fiscal 2024. Learn more about our funding