We are a regional partnership working together to meet the goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
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We are a regional partnership working together to meet the goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
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Featured Stories
September 22, 2021 in Features
How Chesapeake Bay wetlands can contribute to U.S. carbon reduction goals
Salt marshes and underwater grass in the Bay keep carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere
September 17, 2021 in From the Field
Satellites, solar-powered buoys and volunteers like you help monitor the Bay
Four ways the Chesapeake Bay Program tracks Bay health
September 16, 2021 in Features
Is fall the end of gardening season, or just the beginning?
Cooler temperatures make fall the perfect time to plant perennials
Restoring a National Treasure
Our partnership is governed by the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which established 10 goals and 31 outcomes that guide the restoration of the Bay, its tributaries and the lands that surround them.
Learn more about the latest agreementLearn More about the Chesapeake Bay
The Issues
Learn more about the complex problems facing the Chesapeake Bay.
The Watershed
Explore the 64,000-square miles that 18 million people call home.
Facts & Figures
Uncover interesting details about the Bay’s geography, flora, fauna and people.
Field Guide to the Chesapeake
Explore the Field Guide to learn about more than 250 species of birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, plants, reptiles and amphibians that live in the Chesapeake Bay region.
CRITTER OF THE MONTH
American Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
The American persimmon is a native tree that produces bright orange fruits in the fall. The fruits have a long history of use by humans and serves as a critical food source for wildlife at a time when food is scarce.