Public Access Reaches 95% of Goal
As of 2023, 285 of 300 public access sites have been added throughout the watershed.
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
Water Quality Shows Slight Improvement
Water quality indicators show mixed results, with improvement in standards attainment, annual pollutant loads and the Total Maximum Daily Load indicator.
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2024 Local Leadership Survey Assesses Knowledge, Actions
2024's results are the first since the baseline survey in 2022.
Learn more about our progressOutcome Status Updates
The recent progress and attainability outlook for these outcomes were prepared for the November 2024 Quarterly Progress Meeting.
The recent progress and long-term outlook status for each Outcome as well as when each status was last updated, grouped by Goal.
Water Quality Standards Attainment and Monitoring Outcome
Updated October 2024
Updated October 2024
Toxic Contaminants Policy and Prevention Outcome
Updated September 2024
Updated September 2024