Abundant Life
The Chesapeake Bay supports thousands of species, from the brook trout that swim in its headwater streams to the blue crabs found in its tidal waters. These species cannot thrive alone, but rely on one another and on the lands and waters they inhabit. Even we depend on these creatures and their habitats for our wellbeing: fish, shellfish and waterfowl give us food and work, while forests and wetlands clean the air, improve water quality and protect our communities from floods.
Life in the watershed is interconnected. By integrating our work to protect fish and wildlife and restore their habitats, we support a balanced ecosystem and sustain our quality of life.
Goals:
Sustainable Fisheries
Goal
Protect, restore and enhance finfish, shellfish and other living resources, their habitats and ecological relationships to sustain all fisheries and provide for a balanced ecosystem in the watershed and Chesapeake Bay.
Outcomes
Each goal is linked to a set of outcomes, or time-bound and measurable targets that will directly contribute to its achievement. Learn more on the outcome pages listed below.
Vital Habitats
Goal
Restore, enhance and protect a network of land and water habitats to support fish and wildlife and to afford other public benefits, including water quality, recreational uses and scenic value across the watershed.
Outcomes
Each goal is linked to a set of outcomes, or time-bound and measurable targets that will directly contribute to its achievement. Learn more on the outcome pages listed below.