Chesapeake Bay Nonpoint Source Programs Part I 1987
- Published:
- July 1, 1987
- Originator:
- Chesapeake Bay Program
This report describes the current programs to ameloriate nonpoint sources of pollution to the Bay that have been developed by the four jurisdictions in cooperation with other agencies; the achievements to date in terms of pollutant removal; and recommendations for future dire tions of the Bay Program over the next several years. The report is dividied into five chapters. 1) Nonpoint Source Strategy for Chesapeake Bay Restoration; 2) State Nonpoint Source Programs; 3) Effectiveness of Best Management Practices; 4) The Effect of Agricultural BMPs on Pollutant Loads Reaching the Bay; 5) Recommendations for Future Directions of the Chesapeake Bay NPS Program.