Publications

Threshold effects of altered shorelines and other stressors on forage species in the Chesapeake Bay.

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Final report for a GIT-funded study compiling and evaluating available data for a Chesapeake Bay regional fish habitat assessment.

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Final report for a GIT-funded study examining the shell budget for oyster restoration in Chesapeake Bay.

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The Chesapeake Bay Program Principals' Staff Committee (PSC) accepts the report and recommendations in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Strategy (DEIJ Strategy) - developed by an independent consultant for the Chesapeake Bay Program Diversity Workgroup of the Stewardship Goal Implementation Team (GIT) and finalized in 2020. To the extent consistent with state and federal law and policy, members of the PSC will strive to implement the recommendations of the DEIJ Strategy.

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2020 Toxic Contaminants Research Pre QPM Logic and Action Plan

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2020 Toxic Contaminants Policy and Prevention Pre QPM Logic and Action Plan

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This management strategy outlines approaches for achieving the invasive catfish outcome and will inform fishery management plans for invasive catfishes throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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Final report for a GIT-funded study evaluating hydraulic patent tong efficiency to estimate oyster density on restored oyster reefs conducted by the Oyster Recovery Partnership and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory.

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2020 2025 Watershed Implementation Plans Narrative Analysis

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2020 2025 Watershed Implementation Plans Pre QPM Logic and Action Plan

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