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Protected Lands

The human population in the Chesapeake Bay watershed continues to grow. The development and land conversion this growth implies are among the top stressors the Bay ecosystem will face, and are threats to its restoration and protection. One way to combat the loss of forests, wetlands and other habitats is to permanently protect these lands from development.

  • Read the Management Strategy (pdf)
  • Download the 2018-2019 Protected Lands Work Plan (pdf)

Outcome(s)

Protected Lands
By 2025, protect an additional two million acres of lands throughout the watershed—currently identified as high-conservation priorities at the federal, state or local level—including 225,000 acres of wetlands and 695,000 acres of forest land of highest value for maintaining water quality.

Lead Goal Implementation Team(s)

Fostering Chesapeake Stewardship Goal Implementation Team (GIT 5)

Partner Goal Implementation Team(s)

Water Quality Goal Implementation Team (GIT 3)
Maintain Healthy Watersheds Goal Implementation Team (GIT 4)
Fostering Chesapeake Stewardship Goal Implementation Team (GIT 5)

Participating Partners

State of Delaware
State of Maryland
State of New York
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Virginia
Chesapeake Bay Commission
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
National Park Service (NPS)
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
U.S. Department of Transportation

Related Documents

  • Summary Poster
  • Protect Lands Management Strategy
  • 2018-2019 Protected Lands

Contact(s)

Amy Handen, Fostering Chesapeake Stewardship Goal Implementation Team Coordinator
(410) 260-2493
410 Severn Avenue
Suite 314
Annapolis, Maryland 21403
amy_handen@nps.gov

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