Diversity Workgroup Publications

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 publications

2024-2025 Diversity Work Plan

Publication date:

The Diversity Work Plan builds on lessons learned in the Outcome Review Summary where we identify actions that the workgroup will take to manage/respond to factors and gaps as well as the anticipated impact of completing those actions. In addition to describing the actions that will be taken during 2024-2025 to make progress toward achieving our outcome, this document establishes an expected timeline, responsible parties, performance targets, plans for data collection and plans for the communication of results.

View document [PDF, 114.5 KB] 2024-2025 Diversity Work Plan

DEIJ Guidance for CBP Logic and Action Plans

Publication date:

Restoration from the Inside Out recommends that CPB work plans include considerations to distribute benefits equitably and reduce disproportionate adverse environmental impacts in communities of color, low income communities and other underrepresented groups (Action 3.3.b). In addition, work plans should include both process and outcome measures to track progress over time. This document provides guidance on how to incorportate DEIJ in CBP logic and action plans.

View document [PDF, 267.4 KB] DEIJ Guidance for CBP Logic and Action Plans

Cultivating and Strengthening Partnerships with Underrepresented Stakeholders

Publication date:

The "Cultivating and Strengthening Partnerships with Underrepresented Stakeholders" project was funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program. The project, proposed by the Chesapeake Bay Program Stewardship Goal Implementation Team (GIT 5) and their Diversity Workgroup, aimed to understand the needs, barriers, and priorities of organizations serving historically underrepresented and underserved communities. Chesapeake Conservancy was contracted to complete the project, which began in spring 2021 and ended in summer 2022. The project involved conversations with community leaders and Chesapeake Bay Program staff to identify barriers and opportunities for engagement. A Leadership Workshop was conducted to define meaningful community engagement, and a Community Forum in July 2022 brought together community members and Bay Program leadership to build trust and develop engagement strategies. Recommendations for next steps were compiled based on input from participants, and a community engagement guide was developed. The project's outcomes will help the Chesapeake Bay Program develop long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with organizations serving communities of color and other underrepresented communities.

View document [PDF, 357.6 KB] Cultivating and Strengthening Partnerships with Underrepresented Stakeholders

CBP DEIJ Strategy

Publication date:

This strategy was developed by an independent consultant (Skeo Solutions) for the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership. It contains recommendations that are grouped into four DEIJ framework focus areas. The consultant developed these recommendations based on interviews with CBP teams and leadership, a DEIJ readiness survey, two focus groups, a review of key partnership policy documents and input from the Diversity Workgroup. The recommendations provide a visionary framework to be used by the partnership as a guide to achieve the following:

View document [PDF, 859.7 KB] CBP DEIJ Strategy