Tier III: SAV Sentinel Site Program

The SAV Sentinel Site Program is a monitoring effort conducted by Bay scientists.

Existing and potential locations for SAV Sentimental Sites are shown on this map of the Chesapeake Bay.
Existing and potential locations for SAV Sentimental Sites are shown on this map of the Chesapeake Bay. The colors indicate different salinity zones at each location.
Person writing underwater with special equipment, analyzing SAV.
SAV Biologist Becky Golden collects SAV data. (Photo courtesy of Maryland Department of Natural Resources)