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Despite increase, overall tree canopy declines across the Chesapeake region

Monitoring shows lower amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment entering Bay; overall water quality remains steady

One percent overall drop in underwater grass acreage Bay-wide

Since 2010, 312 new public access sites have been added across the watershed

Work remains in one river before meeting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement outcome to restore oyster reefs in 10 tributaries by 2025 

Chesapeake Bay Program partners complete large-scale restoration of 11 oyster reefs