Directive 08-1: Leading the Nation in Development of a Sustainable Next-Generation Biofuels Industry (114 KB)

Publication date: 11/20/2008 | Type of document: Directive

The Chesapeake Executive Council issued the Directive: "Leading the Nation in Development of a Sustainable Next-Generation Biofuels Industry" (08-1). This directive adopts the findings of the Report: Next Generation Biofuels -- Taking the Policy Lead for the Nation through the following actions: 1. Implementation of the Biofuel Action Plans which address the state and regional recommendations as presented in the Report; 2. In 2009, the jurisdictions will develop a regional next-generation Biofuels production goal that includes a plan for market and facility development along with best management practices implementation necessary to support an environmentally ...

Resolution to Enhance the role and Voice of Agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay Partnership

Publication date: 10/22/2006 | Type of document: Policy Memorandum

Agriculture is a primary economic sector in the region containing 3.2 percent of the nation's farm acreage, yet producing 5.7 percent of the nation's agricultural receipts and contributing 13 percent of region's Gross Domestic Product. Farmers in the watershed have been leaders in the voluntary restoration effort and a national model for cooperation. The next Farm Bill may provide unprecedented opportunity to provide support for many Chesapeake Bay agricultural program. A clear voice from the agriculture community is needed in order to help direct and propel the Chesapeake Bay partnership in a direction that enhances clean up and provides for increased farm viability.

Directive 06-1 Protecting the Forests of the Chesapeake Watershed (96 KB) (Order hard-copy)

Publication date: 10/22/2006 | Type of document: Directive

Retaining and expanding forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed is critical to our success in restoring the Chesapeake Bay. Forests are the most beneficial land use for protecting water quality, due to their ability to capture, filter and retain water, as well as absorb pollution from the air. In Chesapeake 2000, we committed to "Permanently preserve from development 20 percent of the land area in the watershed by 2010" and "conserve existing forests along all streams and shorelines. 

Memorandum of Understanding among Chesapeake Executive council, Headwater State Jurisdictions and members of the Lawn Care Product Manufacturing Industry (144 KB)

Publication date: 10/22/2006 | Type of document: MOU/MOA

Nutrient losses from all contributing activities on developed lands account for about one quarter of the excess phosphorus and one eighth of the excess nitrogen loads entering the Chesapeake. Members of the Lawn Care Product Manufacturing Industry, represented by the The Scotts company LLC, have been working diligently with the Chesapeake Bay Program and the Land Grant Universities of the watershed to develop a scientifically based, environmentally beneficial and economically viable Stewardship Program to reduce nutrient losses from homeowner fertilized lawns.

Assisting Farmers Accelerating Agricultural Implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategies

Publication date: 10/22/2006 | Type of document: Policy Memorandum

The Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions and the Chesapeake Bay commission, respectfully convey this policy agreement to our colleagues in the states and U.S. Congress to stress the critical importance of enhancing support for agricultural conservation.

The Department of Defense and Environmental Protection Agency Action Items for the Chesapeake Bay Program (125 KB)

Publication date: 10/18/2006 | Type of document: MOU/MOA

In April 1990, the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a Cooperative Agreement concerning Chesapeake Bay activities. This reconfirmed a policy of coordination and cooperation between DOD and EPA consistent with the goals, objectives and commitments of the 1987 Chesapeake Bay Agreement.

USDA - Soil Conservation Service Conservation Operations Articles Chesapeake Bay Program (56 KB)

Publication date: 10/18/2006 | Type of document: MOU/MOA

The MOU establishes policies, administrative procedures and provides for a cooperative working relationship between the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in support of common goals, interests and statutory requirements as they relate to the Chesapeake Bay.

Memorandum of Agreement Between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State College, Pennsylvania, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III (73 KB)

Publication date: 10/18/2006 | Type of document: MOU/MOA

This Memorandum of Agreement provides for enhanced cooperation between the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Pennsylvania Field Office (PAFO) in State College, Pennsylvania, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as partners in the Chesapeake Bay Program.

Resolution to Enhance the Role of the United States Department of Agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay Partnership (463 KB)

Publication date: 3/7/2006 | Type of document: MOU/MOA

This resolution urges the Secretary of Agriculture to make the Chesapeake Bay Watershed a priority objective by heightening coordination efforts with other Federal departments and agencies in order to leverage resources available from Federal programs, such as the Farm Bill, the private sector and the States and that they will utilize, where appropriate, the experience of the Chesapeake Bay Program as Farm Bill rules are developed for programs included in Title 2: Conservation; Title 7: Research; Title 8: Forestry; and Title 9: Energy.

Adoption Statement - Riparian Forest Buffers (26 KB)

Publication date: 3/7/2006 | Type of document: Adoption Statement

Overview of the Directive 94-1 which called upon the Chesapeake Bay Program to develop a policy which would enhance riparian stewardship and efforts to conserve and restore riparian forest buffers.

Revision Process for Minor Amendments to Chesapeake Bay Fishery Management Plans

Publication date: 3/7/2006 | Type of document: Policy Memorandum

An agreement that approves expedited method for handling changes in fishery management plans as warranted.

Adoption Statement - Fish Passage Goals (187 KB)

Publication date: 1/10/2005 | Type of document: Adoption Statement

In support of our continuing pursuit of our shard vision of a Chesapeake Bay system with abundant, diverse populations of living resources, we reaffirm our commitment to protect and restore riverine aquatic habitats of the Chesapeake Bay watershed for the benefit of migratory and resident fishes and other aquatic living resources.

Directive 04-1: Funding the Restoration of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (111 KB)

Publication date: 1/10/2005 | Type of document: Directive

In December 2003, the Executive Council directed the Chesapeake Bay Program to establish and convene a Chesapeake Bay Watershed Blue ribbon panel to consider funding sources to implement the tributary strategies basin-wide and to make recommendations regarding other actions at the federal, state and local level to the Executive council.

Directive 04-2: Meeting the Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Goals - Next Steps (224 KB)

Publication date: 1/10/2005 | Type of document: Directive

This Directive addresses next steps, each of which will advance Tributary Strategy implementation, and identifies measures to implement several Panel recommendations upon which action can be taken quickly.

Directive 04-3: Building New Partnerships and New markets for Agricultural Animal manure and Poultry Litter in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (192 KB)

Publication date: 1/10/2005 | Type of document: Directive

Agriculture is a significant source of nutrients entering the Chesapeake Bay, with animal manure and poultry litter contributing about half of the agricultural nutrient load. As animal operations become more concentrated and the acreage of cropland available for manure application is lost to development, the challenge of manure management will only intensify.

Endorsement of the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience

Publication date: 1/10/2005 | Type of document: Policy Memorandum

The Chesapeake Bay is dependent upon the actions of every citizen in the watershed, both today and in the future. The Bay's future will soon rest in the hands of its youngest citizens. Our students, future Bay leaders, should be armed with the Knowledge and skills need to make informed choices, have a sense of history and excitement about the nation's largest estuary and an understanding of how their individual actions affect this national treasure.

Apoption Statement - 2004 Oyster Management Plan (73 KB)

Publication date: 1/10/2005 | Type of document: Adoption Statement

An adoption statement signed by the Executive Council to continue the 2004 Oyster Management Plan.  The 2004 Oyster Management Plan provides both a general framework and specific guidance for rebuilding and managing the native oyster, Crassostrea virginica, in the Chesapeake Bay.

Memorandum of Understanding Between Environmental Science Center and Chesapeake Bay Program Continuity of Operation (COOP) Relocation Site (44 KB)

Publication date: 12/22/2004 | Type of document: MOU/MOA

This memorandum of understanding between the Environmental Science Center and CBP shall provide an emergency relocation site for CBP.

Directive 03-01 - Expanded Riparian Forest Buffer Goals (52 KB) (Order hard-copy)

Publication date: 12/9/2003 | Type of document: Directive

Expand the state of our knowledge about the role of urban tree canopy in supporting riparian buffer functions in cities and urbanizing communities.

Directive 03-02 - Meeting the Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Goals (93 KB) (Order hard-copy)

Publication date: 12/9/2003 | Type of document: Directive

improving water quality is the most critical element in the overall protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries was the goal of this directive.