Chesapeake Bay Program Indicators

Description

Aligned with the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, Indicators provide information needed to communicate progress towards outcomes and support adaptive management. Indicators are hosted on ChesapeakeProgress, a website that provides oversight and accountability toward the outcomes of the Watershed Agreement.

Indicators Framework

The Indicators Framework is a conceptual model that illustrates the relationships among Indicators and describes the overall Indicators development and update process.

Indicators 101 Webinar

The purpose of the webinar was to learn more about the Chesapeake Bay Program's Indicators Framework, the role of Indicators in our work, recent changes made to the supporting documentation and operating procedures, the roles and responsibilities of the Indicators Team, and the process to determine if an Indicator is needed and if so, how to develop and maintain the product.

You can view the recorded webinar on the Chesapeake Bay Program YouTube channel.

Analysis & Methods Document

Each Indicator update must include an Analysis and Methods document that explains how the data are collected, analyzed, interpreted and communicated to ensure transparency and consistency. The Outcome Representative and subject-matter experts complete the document during an Indicator’s first iteration—addressing analytical methods, trends and data quality—and update it with each new data release. 

Data File

The data file and supporting Analysis and Methods document serve as a repository of essential metadata information for specific Indicator data, aligning with the Chesapeake Bay Program's Metadata Specification document. It includes required fields and definitions that comply with data standards for CBP products.