Stream Health Workgroup

The Stream Health Workgroup is dedicated to creating positive impacts on streams within the Chesapeake Bay watershed by improving the health and the ecological integrity of at least an additional 4,340 (approximately 3%) nontidal stream miles every six years.

Meetings

About

The Stream Health Workgroup aims to affect overall positive change on streams in the Chesapeake Bay watershed by coordinating expert input on restoration techniques, funding options and priority targets for natural channel design. The Thriving Habitat, Fisheries & Wildlife Goal's Stream Health Outcome is:

Outcome:

Improve and protect local stream health and function, including their living resources and ecosystem services throughout the watershed, using the best available science to inform land management, planning and conservation.

  • Improve the health and the ecological integrity of at least an additional 4,340 (approximately 3%) nontidal stream miles every six years.
     

Each Bay jurisdiction coordinates with the Stream Health Workgroup through the following individuals:

Jurisdictional Points of Contact

District of Columbia: 

Josh Burch, DC Department of Energy and Environment josh.burch@dc.gov

Delaware: 

Gabriella Vailati, DE Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control gabriella.vailati@delaware.gov & 

Brittany Sturgis, DE Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control brittany.sturgis@delaware.gov 

West Virginia: Vacant

Maryland: Denise Clearwater, MD Department of the Environment denise.clearwater@maryland.gov

Virginia: Louise Finger, VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Louise.Finger@dgif.virginia.gov 

New York: Cassandra Davis, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation cassandra.davis@dec.ny.gov 

Pennsylvania: Scott Heidel, PA Department of Environmental Protection scheidel@pa.gov

Projects

Publications

2023 STAC Workshop Report - The State of the Science and Practice of Stream Restoration in the Chesapeake: Lessons Learned to Inform Better Implementation, Assessment, and Outcomes

Publication date: Not listed

STAC workshop highlights advancements in stream restoration science and strategies for improving restoration outcomes.

View document [PDF, 2.6 MB] 2023 STAC Workshop Report - The State of the Science and Practice of Stream Restoration in the Chesapeake: Lessons Learned to Inform Better Implementation, Assessment, and Outcomes

Our Watershed Agreement Goals & Outcomes

Thriving Habitat, Fisheries & Wildlife Goal

Our Members