Diversity Survey Shows Challenges, Raised Response Rate
While the percentage of people of color rose slightly overall, the percentage in leadership fell.
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
Water Quality Shows Mixed Results
An estimated 29.6% of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries met water quality standards during the 2018-2020 assessment period.
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Public Access to the Bay Reaches 79% of Goal
In 2021, 31 new public access sites were opened around the Bay.
Learn more about our progressOutcome Status Updates
The recent progress and attainability outlook for these outcomes were prepared for the November and December 2022 biennial reviews.
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 November 2022
Updated November 2022
Wetlands Outcome
Updated November 2022
Updated November 2022
Diversity Outcome
Updated January 2023
Updated January 2023
Climate Adaptation Outcome
Updated November 2022
Updated November 2022
Climate Monitoring and Assessment Outcome
Updated November 2022
Updated November 2022