We are a regional partnership working together to meet the goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
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Featured Stories
June 22, 2022 in News
Watershed jurisdictions help lower nutrient and sediment pollution entering the Bay
Bay model shows slight decline of pollution in 2021, thanks to agricultural conservation practices
June 17, 2022 in Features
The solar paradox
Solar power is helping the Chesapeake Bay watershed meet its renewable energy goals—but what is it doing to our waters and forests?
June 07, 2022 in News
Slight improvements in Bay health and new economic data added in 2021 Chesapeake Bay Report Card
The Chesapeake Bay’s overall score is up 5% from last year, receiving a C grade
Restoring a National Treasure
Our partnership is governed by the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which established 10 goals and 31 outcomes that guide the restoration of the Bay, its tributaries and the lands that surround them.
Learn more about the latest agreementLearn More about the Chesapeake Bay
The Issues
Learn more about the complex problems facing the Chesapeake Bay.
The Watershed
Explore the 64,000-square miles that 18 million people call home.
Facts & Figures
Uncover interesting details about the Bay’s geography, flora, fauna and people.
Field Guide to the Chesapeake
Explore the Field Guide to learn about more than 250 species of birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, plants, reptiles and amphibians that live in the Chesapeake Bay region.
CRITTER OF THE MONTH
Luna Moth
Actias luna
The luna moth is a light green, giant silk moth that lives only one week in their adult stage.