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A Path Forward in Considering Future Environmental Scenarios in Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts
Publication date:STAC Workshop Report
The STAC Workshop, "CBP Climate Change Modeling III: Post-2025 decisions," convened May 2024 to refine and expand existing climate modeling efforts for the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. This workshop, the third in a series over the past eight years, aimed to advance modeling frameworks to better assess climate change impacts, in preparation for the reconsideration of the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Planning Targets in 2027
Understanding Genetics for Successful Conservation and Restoration of Resilient Chesapeake Bay Brook Trout Populations
Publication date:STAC Workshop Report
The STAC Workshop, "Understanding Genetics for Successful Conservation and Restoration of Resilient Chesapeake Bay Brook Trout Populations," convened September 2021 to bring together experts in the field of fish and Brook Trout genetics with fishery managers and practitioners to share general knowledge of fish genetics and recent scientific advances. The main objectives were to: 1. communicate the importance of genetic information for Brook Trout management and review key conservation genetics concepts, and 2. explore available genetics datasets and explain how they can be used to support management.
Agroforestry BMP Expert Panel Establishment Group Report
Publication date:This report outlines the recommendations regarding Silvopasture and Alley Cropping Agroforestry Practice from the BMP EPEG.
View document [PDF, 608.1 KB] Agroforestry BMP Expert Panel Establishment Group Report
A Population Simulation Model for Blue Crab Stock Assessment Performance Evaluation
Publication date:This study summarizes work to develop and evaluate operating models for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab fishery.
Cheverly Green Infrastructure Plan
Publication date:This plan is meant to expand, enhance and restore Cheverly’s natural environments as intact and healthy ecosystems capable of providing the multiple ecological and economic resources and services that are necessary to sustain the community.
View document [PDF, 1.1 MB] Cheverly Green Infrastructure Plan
Conewango Creek Initiative Conservation Toolbox for Municipalities
Publication date:This guide demonstrates how municipalities can use land and water conservation programs to improve their communities and protect watersheds and water resources.
View document [PDF, 3.5 MB] Conewango Creek Initiative Conservation Toolbox for Municipalities
Identifying and Protecting Healthy Watersheds: Concepts, Assessments, and Management Approaches
Publication date:This technical resource provides information for assessing, identifying and protecting healthy watersheds.
Economic Benefits of Protecting Healthy Watersheds: A Literature Review
Publication date:This paper explores the various methods that have been used to quantify the value of ecosystem services.
View document [PDF, 1.6 MB] Economic Benefits of Protecting Healthy Watersheds: A Literature Review
Achieving Water Quality Goals in the Chesapeake Bay: A Comprehensive Evaluation of System Response (CESR)
Publication date:This report evaluates why progress toward the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load and water quality standards has been slower than expected and offers options for how progress can be accelerated.
Building Environmental Intelligence: Leading the Future of Water Quality Monitoring
Publication date:This report provides recommendations for Chesapeake Bay Program leadership to foster a strong and resilient monitoring network that will take the partnership into the next generation of watershed restoration.