Wetlands Workgroup Projects
Tidal Wetlands Strategic Plan
CompleteThis plan was developed to accelerate the protection, restoration and creation of tidal wetlands throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Tidal Wetlands Landowner Engagement
CompleteThis project was completed as part of the development of a Tidal Wetlands Strategic Plan, and involved developing and implementing an outreach and engagement program that will accelerate tidal wetland restoration among private landowners.
Financing and Funding Tidal Wetlands Strategic Plan Implementation
CompleteThis project was completed as part of the development of a Tidal Wetlands Strategic Plan, and involved identifying new and innovative financing and funding sources for strategic plan implementation.
Non-tidal Wetlands Communication Strategy
CompleteThis project explored current perceptions of non-tidal wetlands and barriers to participation in wetland restoration, and developed a targeted strategy to better engage local stakeholders.
2024 Wetlands Workgroup Statement: Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency
CompleteThe Wetlands Workgroup's statement on the U.S Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency.
Understanding and Addressing the Impacts of Wetland Mowing
CompleteThis project examined the intersection of tidal wetland mowing and wetland protection laws, regulations and policies in Maryland and Virginia.
Restoring the Wetlands of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Workshop
CompleteThis workshop convened key stakeholders to develop strategies and produce an action plan to accelerate progress towards the Wetlands Outcome.
Marsh Migration Data Synthesis
CompleteThis project developed a methodology that synthesizes information about marsh migration in a format that can be used to assist with marsh conservation and restoration decisions under multiple sea level rise scenarios.