Communities See Surge in Tree Plantings
While jurisdictions have reported more than 17,000 acres of trees planted since 2014, this is not enough to offset the 28,000+ acres lost.
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
Forest Buffer Planting Rate Declines
With 227 miles of riparian forest buffers planted in 2024, watershed jurisdictions reached just 25.2% of our 900 mile per year target.
Learn more about our progress
Water Quality Shows Long-term Improvement
The attainment of water quality standards in the tidal Bay fell less than one percentage point in the latest assessment. The indicator shows improvement since 1985.
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.
Forest Buffers Outcome
Updated September 2025
Updated September 2025
Tree Canopy Outcome
Updated September 2025
Updated September 2025
Water Quality Standards Attainment and Monitoring Outcome
Updated September 2025
Updated September 2025