Introduction
Congress directed the Federal Government to work with States to restore the Nation’s largest estuary.
Chesapeake Bay restoration provides important economic and ecological benefits:
- 18 million people live and work in the Bay watershed and enjoy its benefits.
- 3,600 types of fish, wildlife, and plants underpin the economic value of the Bay ecosystem.
- Poor water quality and habitat loss threaten restoration and negatively impact the economy.
- 10 Goals to meet by 2025 through the Chesapeake Bay Program, a voluntary partnership.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Title | U.S. Geological Survey Science—Improving the value of the Chesapeake Bay watershed |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20173031 |
| Authors | Scott W. Phillips, Kenneth E. Hyer, Elizabeth Goldbaum |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2017-3031 |
| Index ID | fs20173031 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Virginia Water Science Center |