U.S. Geological Survey Science—Improving the value of the Chesapeake Bay watershed
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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.
Suggested Citation
Phillips, S.W., Hyer, Kenneth, and Goldbaum, Elizabeth, 2017, U.S. Geological Survey Science—Improving the value of the Chesapeake Bay watershed: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2017–3031, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20173031.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)
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Table of Contents
- Chesapeake Bay restoration provides important economic and ecological benefits
- USGS science is the foundation to assess progress and focus resources where they are most effective
- References Cited
Publication type | Report |
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Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Title | U.S. Geological Survey Science—Improving the value of the Chesapeake Bay watershed |
Series title | Fact Sheet |
Series number | 2017-3031 |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20173031 |
Year Published | 2017 |
Language | English |
Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
Publisher location | Reston, VA |
Contributing office(s) | Virginia Water Science Center |
Description | 2 p. |
Country | United States |
State | Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia |
Other Geospatial | Chesapeake Bay watershed |
Online Only (Y/N) | N |
Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |