Tidal Areas Impaired by Toxic Contaminants Plateau
The trend between 2010 and 2018 was an increase in contaminated segments, with a short-term decrease in 2020, but 2022's data shows no change from 2022.
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The trend between 2010 and 2018 was an increase in contaminated segments, with a short-term decrease in 2020, but 2022's data shows no change from 2022.
Learn more about our progressWhile mapped acres of SAV in 2023 exceeded 2022's, they remain far from meeting the 2025 target.
Learn more about our progressDespite the population of female blue crabs decreasing 12.5%, it is still well above the threshold for sustainability.
Learn more about our progressThe recent progress and attainability outlook for these outcomes were prepared for the June 2024 Quarterly Progress Meeting.