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Publication date: April 28th, 2022 in Directive

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

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.

Publication date: January 11th, 2011 in Directive

Directive 08-1: Leading the Nation in Development of a Sustainable Next-Generation Biofuels Industry

The Chesapeake Executive Council issued the Directive: Leading the Nation in Development of a Sustainable Next-Generation Biofuels Industry (08-1). This directive adopts the findings of the Report: Next Generation Biofuels -- Taking the Policy Lead for the Nation through the following actions: 1. Implementation of the Biofuel Action Plans which address the state and regional recommendations as presented in the Report; 2. In 2009, the jurisdictions will develop a regional next-generation Biofuels production goal that includes a plan for market and facility development along with best management practices implementation necessary to support an environmentally sustainable biofuels feedstock; 3. Reconvening of the Biofuels Advisory Panel during 2009.

Publication date: January 11th, 2011 in Directive

Directive 97-3: Community Watershed Initiative

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.

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Publication date: January 11th, 2011 in Directive

Directive 93-3: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Restoration Goals

Overview of the conditions planned to achieve a net gain in submerged aquatic vegetation distribution abundance and species diversity in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries over present populations.

Publication date: January 11th, 2011 in Directive

Directive 93-1: Joint Tributary Strategy Statement

Overview of the conditions that will reduce nutrients entering the Bay at a level 40% less than they were in 1985, even in the face of increased population and development.

Publication date: January 11th, 2011 in Directive

Directive 94-3: Framework for Habitat Restoration

This Directive addresses historical habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the need to accelerate efforts to restore habitat across the basin to benefit living resources and directs the Bay Program to implement an integrated and comprehensive approach.