Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Outcome Justification
This fact sheet explains why the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement includes a Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Outcome and how this outcome was developed.
Description
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Outcome: Sustain and increase the habitat benefits of SAV (underwater grasses) in the Chesapeake Bay. Achieve and sustain the ultimate outcome of 185,000 acres of SAV Bay-wide necessary for a restored Bay. Progress toward this ultimate outcome will be measured against a target of 90,000 acres by 2017 and 130,000 acres by 2025.