Modeled Load Reductions Show Improvement
However, the 2025 Watershed Implementation Plans Outcome remains off course from its goal.
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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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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.
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Recently released data
Wetland Restoration Shows Small Increases
While wetlands gains and enhancements continue to increase, they remain insufficient to achieve the outcome.
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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.
Learn more about our progressOutcome Status Updates
The recent progress and attainability outlook for these outcomes were prepared for the November 2024 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.
Water Quality Standards Attainment and Monitoring Outcome
Updated October 2024
Updated October 2024
Toxic Contaminants Policy and Prevention Outcome
Updated September 2024
Updated September 2024