Published:
April 17, 2003
Originator:
Chesapeake Bay Program STAC

This report outlines the likely consequences of some of the choices being made currently and their implications for the future of the nation'd lstgest and historically most productive estuary. Chesapeake Futures: Choices for the 21st Century. The report outlines the likely consequences of some of the choices made currently and their implications for the future of the nationa's largest and historically most productive estuary. Chesapeake Futures evaluates three scenarios timed to the year 2030 as the polulation in the watershed inceases: Recent trends, if recently observed conditions and approaches continue; Current Objectives, if the goals set forth in multi-jurisdictional Bay agreements are largely reached' and Feasible Alternatives, if a series of additional innovative programs and new technologies are put in place.

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