Indicators Framework (2026)

The Indicators Framework (Framework) is a conceptual model that illustrates the relationships among Indicators and how they are used. Aligned with the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement at the Outcome and Target level, the Framework integrates the information needed to support adaptive management and to communicate progress toward Outcomes and Targets across the Chesapeake Bay Program. It also serves as an accountability framework for the full suite of Watershed Agreement Outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to transparent, objective assessment for a range of audiences.