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Chesapeake Progress

Clean Water

The rivers and streams of the Chesapeake Bay provide critical habitat to fish and wildlife and a vital resource to people. Because these tributaries act like pipelines from our communities to the Bay—picking up pollutants as they flow through farms, suburbs and cities—we must limit the amount of pollution we generate. We must also safeguard stream health and protect watersheds that are in good condition, as their benefits can be hard to rebuild once lost. By restoring degraded waterways and protecting pristine areas, we support clean water across the region.

Goals:

Water Quality

Goal

Reduce pollutants to achieve the water quality necessary to support aquatic living resources and protect human health.

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.

Toxic Contaminants

Goal

Ensure the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers are free of the effects of toxic contaminants on living resources and human health.

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.

Healthy Watersheds

Goal

Sustain state-identified healthy waters and watersheds, recognized for their high quality and/or high ecological value.

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.