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Chesapeake Executive Council Charge to the Principals' Staff Committee: Tribes as a Formal and Enduring Partner in the Chesapeake Bay Program

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A charge from the Chesapeake Executive Council to the Principals' Staff Committee approved at their December 2, 2025 annual meeting to work with federally recognized tribal nations to develop recommendations by July 1, 2026, on how best to include tribes across the watershed in the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership. 

 In developing these recommendations, the Principals' Staff Committee will research relevant governance matters, including but not limited to partner responsibilities and expectations, pathways for designating and identifying partner representatives, and formal avenues for partnership, including signature on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.  

The Principals' Staff Committee will also explore opportunities to elevate and respect Indigenous guardianship and knowledge within watershed restoration planning and implementation. 

View document [PDF] Chesapeake Executive Council Charge to the Principals' Staff Committee: Tribes as a Formal and Enduring Partner in the Chesapeake Bay Program

Federal Commitment to Implement the Chesapeake Executive Council Directive No. 21-1

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In alignment with mission, applicable law and budget constraints, the U.S. federal government will work together to implement the Chesapeake Executive Council Directive No. 21-1 Collective Action for Climate Change. This collective Commitment to Implement by federal agencies reflects our resolve to minimize the adverse effects of climate change on the Chesapeake Bay watershed and its habitats, and to do our part, as appropriate to our missions, to implement the Directive.

View document [PDF, 230.4 KB] Federal Commitment to Implement the Chesapeake Executive Council Directive No. 21-1

Directive 97-3: Community Watershed Initiative

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The restoration of water quality and living resources is the principal goal of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Through the cooperative efforts of the Bay Program partners, we have endeavored to strengthen and coordinate our actions to protect our living resources, ensure clean and healthy water, minimize the impacts of land use and development, provide environmental education, allow for public access to the Bay and its tributaries and encourage public participation in the restoration campaign.

View document [PDF] Directive 97-3: Community Watershed Initiative