Oyster Habitat Restored in Eight Tributaries
With more than 2,200 acres of reefs restored in Maryland and Virginia waterways, the Oysters Outcome is expected to be met by the end of 2025.
Learn more about our progressChesapeake Progress
Helping federal, public and internal oversight groups track the Chesapeake Bay Program's progress toward the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
Learn more about usOur Commitment
The Chesapeake Bay Program is committed to tracking our progress toward the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. The accurate, up-to-date and accessible information found here helps oversight groups hold us accountable for our work. We envision abundant life, clean water, conserved lands and a diverse range of citizens and stakeholders who will steward an environmentally and economically sustainable watershed.
Our Latest Progress
Recently released data
Adult Female Blue Crab Abundance Falls 19%
While the population remained below the target in 2025, it has not fallen below the minimum sustainable level since 2014.
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Modeled Load Reductions Show Improvement
However, the 2025 Watershed Implementation Plans Outcome remains off course from its goal.
Learn more about our progressOutcome Status Updates
The recent progress and long-term outlook status for each Outcome as well as when each status was last updated, grouped by Goal.
Blue Crab Abundance Outcome
Updated June 2025
Updated June 2025
Oysters Outcome
Updated July 2025
Updated July 2025
2025 Watershed Implementation Plans (WIPs) Outcome
Updated June 2025
Updated June 2025