69% of Public Access Outcome Achieved
In 2020, 12 new public access sites were opened in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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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.
Our Latest Progress
15% of Schools Are Certified Sustainable
In 2019, 15% of public and charter schools in the Chesapeake Bay watershed—634 schools in all—were certified sustainable.
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34% of Bay Grass Goal Achieved
62,169 acres of underwater grass were mapped in the Chesapeake Bay in 2020.
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