Publications

Fact sheet describing the functions and values of wetlands , status and trends in wetlands, wetland hot spots, causes of wetland loss, and partnerships for conservation and protection of wetlands

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Overview of 1979 Emergency Striped Bass Research Study. The Living Natural Bay/Ecosystems, An Economic Resource: Commerce, Productivity and Transportation

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The purpose of this document is to communicate the findings and recommendations of the Federal Agencies Committee of the Chesapeake Bay Program with respect to an anticipated proposal to introduce the Suminoe oyster into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay for aquaculture production. The Federal agencies of the Chesapeake Bay Program (acting through the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency) are signatories to the Chesapeake 2000 agreement and expect that the other Chesapeake Bay Program partners will consider these recommendations in their review of any such proposal

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the history of balc eagle restoration in the Bay watershed an update on the current status of bald eagles

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While Chesapeake Bay Program partners continue their work to restore native oysters, efforts are also underway to better understand the risks and benefits surrounding the possible introduction of non-native oysters into the Bay. This backgrounder provides a brief history of the study of non-native oysters in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the debate surrounding the issue

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This backgrounder answers commonly asked questions about storm water management in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

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Chemicals of concern include chemical contaminants identified in the 1999 Toxics Characterization that are at levels that may cause toxic impact, chemical contaminants responsible for listing waterbodies as impaired or threatened, and chemical contaminants responsible for finfish and shellfish consumption advisories.

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Riparian forests are integral to the health of the Bay and its rivers for many reasons. Their position in the landscape makes these forests excellent buffers between upland areas and waters that eventually enter the Bay. Riparian forests also offer a tremendous diversity of habitat and many benefits to migratory fish.

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The Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program promotes community-based efforts to develop and implement conservation strategies to protect and restore the diverse natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. The program provides grants to local governments and community organizations working to improve the condition of their local watersheds while building citizen-based resource stewardship. The program has been designed to encourage the sharing of innovative ideas among the many organizations wishing to be involved in watershed protection activities.

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This fact sheet overviews blue crab anatomy, life cycle, habitat and current status of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population

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