Public Access Workgroup Publications

The Public Access Outcome Review Summary brings together reflections on the past two years, analysis of how new information will impact our efforts to achieve our outcome, and recommendations for changes. This document celebrates accomplishments, evaluates long- and short-term progress, illustrates the link between the factors and gaps that could affect our ability to achieve the outcome, and indicates whether our actions are having their intended effect.

View document [PDF, 102.0 KB] 2024 Public Access Outcome Review Summary

The Public Access Work Plan builds on lessons learned in the Outcome Review Summary to identify actions that the workgroup will take to respond to gaps as well as the anticipated impact of completing those actions. This document establishes an expected timeline, responsible parties, performance targets, plans for data collection and plans for the communication of results.

View document [PDF, 93.9 KB] 2024-2025 Public Access Work Plan

The Chesapeake Bay and its major rivers are essential to the region's ecological and cultural heritage, yet access to these waters is limited, impacting residents' quality of life. Responding to this need, the Chesapeake Watershed Public Access Plan aims to add 300 new public access sites by 2025, guided by the Strategy for Protecting and Restoring the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, and developed through a collaborative effort led by the National Park Service and watershed states.

View document [PDF, 10.9 MB] Chesapeake Bay Watershed Public Access Plan