Toxic Contaminants Research Outcome Justification
This fact sheet explains why the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement includes a Toxic Contaminants Research Outcome and how this outcome was developed.
Description
Toxic Contaminants Research Outcome: Continually increase our understanding of the impacts and mitigation options for toxic contaminants. Develop a research agenda and further characterize the occurrence, concentrations, sources and effects of mercury, PCBs and other contaminants of emerging and widespread concern. In addition, identify which best management practices might provide multiple benefits of reducing nutrient and sediment pollution as well as toxic contaminants in waterways.