Fiscal Year 2011 Progress Report for Executive Order 13508: Protecting and...
In addition to an annual Action Plan, the Federal Leadership Committee issues an annual Progress Report. This Progress Report highlights actions achieved under the first Action Plan, issued for...
View ArticleFiscal Year 2012 Action Plan for Executive Order 13508: Protecting and...
As required by Executive Order 13508, each year, the Federal Leadership Committee for the Chesapeake Bay—composed of representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Departments...
View ArticleAnacostia River Watershed Restoration Plan Released
The Anacostia River Watershed Restoration Plan identifies problems in the Anacostia Watershed and opportunities for protecting and restoring the watershed. This Plan supports efforts to meet the EO...
View ArticleNational Park Service Announces FY12 Investments in Education, Youth...
The National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Bay Office announced today that the NPS is providing financial assistance to 21 partners and 24 projects with a combined financial commitment of $1,363,039....
View ArticleProvide Feedback on the 2013 Action Plan for Executive Order 13508:...
The federal agencies directly involved in restoration efforts for the Chesapeake Bay are asking for comments on the Draft Fiscal Year 2013 Action Plan (1.62 mb) as required by Executive Order 13508,...
View ArticleDraft Model Program to Assist State Septic Programs in Managing Water Quality...
EPA is releasing a draft Model Program for Onsite Programs in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed for public comment. The draft provides technical information regarding the elements of a model program for...
View ArticleComments Received on the 2013 Action Plan for Executive Order 13508:...
The Draft Fiscal Year 2013 Action Plan for Executive Order 13508: Protecting and Restoring the Chesapeake Bay Watershed was released for public comment on November 14, 2013. Comments were received...
View ArticleFinal Chesapeake Forest Restoration Strategy Released
Forest restoration may be the single most important activity to help bring back the Chesapeake ecosystem. Forests are a critical ecosystem component that supports major Chesapeake Bay goals—clean...
View ArticleEPA Announces ‘Clean Rivers, Green District Partnership’ With District of...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the District of Columbia, and D.C. Water have joined in a partnership agreement to use green techniques for wet weather pollution control in the District. The...
View ArticleFederal partners outline planned actions for 2013 to protect and restore the...
The Federal Leadership Committee for the Chesapeake Bay, comprised of the senior officials of the federal agencies responsible for Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, issued their Fiscal Year 2013...
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Federal Agencies release Technical Report on Toxic Contaminants in the...
A final report is available that summarizes existing information on the extent and severity of the occurrence of toxic contaminants in the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. The report also identifies...
View ArticleCorps of Engineers releases Native Oyster Restoration Action Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the State of Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia, along with their shared partners, has finalized the Native Oyster Restoration Master Plan....
View ArticlePublic Feedback Requested on the 2012 Progress Report
The federal agencies directly involved in restoration efforts for the Chesapeake Bay are asking for comments on the Draft Fiscal Year 2012 Progress Report as required by Executive Order 13508, the...
View ArticleFederal agencies show progress in efforts to restore Chesapeake Bay
The Federal Leadership Committee for the Chesapeake Bay issued its Fiscal Year 2012 Progress Report, highlighting extensive efforts undertaken last year by seven federal agencies charged with helping...
View ArticleInterim Assessments of 2012-2013 Water Quality Milestones
EPA provided an interim assessment to the federal agencies of progress toward meeting their 2012-2013 water quality milestones set forth under the Chesapeake Bay Executive Order 13508 strategy....
View ArticleNational Park Service Announces FY12 Investments in Education, Youth...
The National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Bay Office announced today that the NPS is providing financial assistance to 21 partners and 24 projects with a combined financial commitment of $1,363,039....
View ArticleProvide Feedback on the 2013 Action Plan for Executive Order 13508:...
The federal agencies directly involved in restoration efforts for the Chesapeake Bay are asking for comments on the Draft Fiscal Year 2013 Action Plan (1.62 mb) as required by Executive Order 13508,...
View ArticleNOAA releases Oyster Decision Support Tool
The Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released a new Oyster Decision Support Tool. The tool is a map-based way to access information on oysters, oyster...
View ArticleEPA Releases Model Program to Assist State Septic Programs in Managing Water...
EPA has released a model program for onsite wastewater treatment systems in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to help states more effectively prevent nutrients from entering the Bay from onsite or septic...
View ArticleEighteen New Public Access Sites Created in Chesapeake Region in 2012
In 2012, Chesapeake Bay Program partners added eighteen new public access locations along the region’s waterways for public use and enjoyment, bringing the total number to 1,171 across the watershed....
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