Fish Habitat Action Team

The Fish Habitat Action Team implements the management strategy associated with the Fish Habitat Outcome in the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

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About

The Fish Habitat Action Team was formed as a joint effort of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT and the Vital Habitats GIT. This action team will lead the development of the fish habitat management strategy associated with the fish habitat outcome in the new Watershed Agreement. This team will include both fisheries and habitat experts representing from state management agencies, academic institutions, non-profits, and others. In developing the strategy, the team will evaluate current and past efforts to characterize fish habitat in the Chesapeake Bay to determine the highest priority data needs to inform restoration and conservation efforts.

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Striped Bass Survey Assessment and Habitat Connections

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The STAC Workshop, "Striped Bass Survey Assessment and Habitat Connections," convened February 2025 to investigate the environmental and ecological factors contributing to the low recruitment of striped bass. The workshop aimed to review current survey approaches and identify priority science needs, supporting the management of this marquee sportfish, which is vital to both the recreational fishing industry and commercial harvest along the Atlantic Coast. The workshop focused on exploring research needs, sharing insights and fostering collaboration among participants to support effective management strategies.

View document [PDF, 1.3 MB] Striped Bass Survey Assessment and Habitat Connections

Our Watershed Agreement Goals & Outcomes

Thriving Habitat, Fisheries & Wildlife Goal

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