Milestones_25 Years of Policy for the Bay 2005
- Published:
- January 1, 2005
- Originator:
- Chesapeake Bay Commission
Twenty-five years ago, the declining health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay prompted the General Assemblies of Maryland and Virginia to create Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) in order to coordinate their joint efforts to restore the ailing estuary. IN 1985, acknowledging the vast role the Susquehanna River plays in the well-being of the Bay, Pennsylvania joined the Commission to form the tri-state legislative body as it stands today.The Commission is made up of 21 meembers. Under their leadership, the Commission is not only an active partner in the Chesapeake Bay Program, but also a coordinator of regional policy for the Bay. Fifteen of the members are legislators, which with five each from Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. representing an aptly diverse cross-section of localities within the watershed. The governors of each of the three states are also represented by cabinet members who are directly responsible for managing their states' natural resources. Three citizen representatives complete the membership, one from each state. Each contributes their own unique perspective and expertise.