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U.S. Geological Survey Science—Improving the value of the Chesapeake Bay watershed

May 5, 2017

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.
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 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
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