Recent News: #Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC)
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June 12, 2020
A cocktail of contaminants in Chesapeake waters
A new report reviews emerging and existing contaminants of concern for waterways and fisheries
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March 09, 2020
What’s in a tree? Oxygen, food, clean water and money
A new study shows riparian buffers offer social, environmental and economic benefits
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January 14, 2020
A look back at 30 years of water clarity
Our Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee reviews three decades of data
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December 12, 2019
Small plastics are a big problem
Microplastics contaminate our water and wildlife
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April 20, 2016
Microplastic pollution could threaten underwater life, report finds
Technical review investigates issue of microplastics in Chesapeake Bay
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March 08, 2016
Report recommends managing roadside ditches to improve health of local waters
Ditch management offers cost-effective strategy to meet water quality goals
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August 18, 2015
Food for fish: Improving the forage base in the Chesapeake Bay
Expert report proposes recommendations for management of aquatic forage groups
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July 02, 2015
Report proposes behavioral research could promote Bay restoration
Studying the drivers of decision-making could lead to more effective policies
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April 10, 2015
Report recommends model better account for influence of urban streams, trees on nutrient pollution
Improved simulations could allow better targeting of pollution reductions
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September 25, 2013
Lag-times call for patience in awaiting restoration results
Conservation practices put in place now could take days or even decades to impact water quality.
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