An Introduction to Sedimentsheds: Sediment and Its Relationship to Chesapeake Bay Water Clarity
- Published:
- May 1, 2007
- Originator:
- Chesapeake Bay Program
- Categorized in:
- Report
This report sets the foundation for developing sedimentsheds to help determine the source of sediment that is contributing to water clarity violations in a SAV grow zone to assist with the 2010 sediment reallocation process. The report details the history of the 2003 Sediment Cap Load Allocations, describes sediment sources and sinks, and presents an exploratory analysis of Chesapeake Bay wide water quality monitoring data with the purpose of prioritizing areas with poor water clarity and high inorganic solids (sediment) in the water column.