Chesapeake Bay Program Clause Samples

Chesapeake Bay Program. The term 13 ‘‘Chesapeake Bay program’’ means the program di- 14 rected by the Chesapeake Executive Council in ac- 15 cordance with the Chesapeake Bay agreements.

Chesapeake Bay Program. Wetlands provide areas of infiltration for water and runoff to connect with the groundwater, thus filtering pollutants and toxins and recharging below ground reserves, while also creating vital habitat patches for wildlife which provide hunting and recreational opportunities with economic benefits to surrounding communities.

Chesapeake Bay Program. The Chesapeake Bay Program was founded in 1983 in order to reduce pollution and restore the ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay based on the motto: science, restoration, partnership. The program is a unique set of partnerships all working together to contribute to the common goal of conserving and protecting the Bay. The Program consists of groups of committees, goal implementation teams, workgroups, and action teams. The main goal is to aid in directing policy while additionally holding partners accountable for reaching specified targets and goals. The management team at the Chesapeake Bay Program works directly with the Chesapeake Executive Council, consisting of the 6 governors of the watershed states, the mayor of the District of Columbia, chair of the Chesapeake bay commission, and administrator of the EPA (Chesapeake Bay Program, 2017b). The Chesapeake Bay Program was instrumental in developing, creating guidelines, setting goals, and managing progress of the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. Multiple grant opportunities are available throughout the year through the Chesapeake Bay Program and partner organizations (Chesapeake Bay Program, 2017a).