Publications
Access hundreds of Bay Program publications, from scientific reports to factsheets to memorandums.
2024-2025 Fish Passage Workplan
Publication date:This two-year workplan was developed as part of the 2024 Strategy Review System cycle.
View document [PDF, 590.5 KB] 2024-2025 Fish Passage Workplan
2015-2025 Fish Passage Outcome Management Strategy
Publication date:This management strategy outlines approaches for achieving the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement's Fish Passage Outcome.
View document [PDF, 561.2 KB] 2015-2025 Fish Passage Outcome Management Strategy
Strategic Engagement Team Background
Publication date:Background information about the role of the Strategic Engagement Team.
View document [PDF, 59.4 KB] Strategic Engagement Team Background
Framework for Monitoring Plastic Pollution in the Chesapeake Bay
Publication date:This report includes recommendations for plastic pollution monitoring strategies throughout the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
View document [PDF, 6.6 MB] Framework for Monitoring Plastic Pollution in the Chesapeake Bay
Using Carbon to Achieve Chesapeake Bay (and Watershed) Water Quality Goals and Climate Resiliency: The Science, Gaps, Implementation Activities and Opportunities
Publication date:This report summarizes the proceedings of a workshop to evaluate and translate biochar research for integration into Chesapeake Bay protocols.
Evaluating an Improved Systems Approach to Wetland Crediting: Consideration of Wetland Ecosystem Services
Publication date:This report summarizes the proceedings of a workshop to explore the wetland accounting system and provide insight on improved approaches to promote wetland projects.
Beyond 2025 Public Comment FAQ
Publication date:This document answers Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Beyond 2025 Report and its public comment period.
View document [PDF, 105.6 KB] Beyond 2025 Public Comment FAQ
2024 Blue Crab Advisory Report
Publication date:This report summarizes the 2024 Winter Dredge Survey and 2023 harvest data discussed at the May 21, 2024, Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee meeting.
View document [PDF, 981.2 KB] 2024 Blue Crab Advisory Report
2022 Appendix A
Publication date: Not listedA Unified Guide for Crediting Stream and Floodplain Restoration Projects in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Publication date:We have distilled two expert panels, five expert memos, 34 technical appendices and more than 250 scientific references into a single, integrated and condensed reference. The goal was to provide a single, reliable guide for stream practitioners and Bay managers to answer their questions when it comes to crediting stream restoration projects.