Chesapeake Bay Restoration: A Regional and State Perspective Presented by: Brenton McCloskey, MD DNR 2009 National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration Los Angeles, CA July 24, 2009
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Chesapeake Bay Restoration:
A Regional and State Perspective
Presented by:
Brenton McCloskey, MD DNR
2009 National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
July 24, 2009
Outline
•Background on Chesapeake Bay
•Regional Restoration Efforts
•Maryland’s Restoration Efforts
Background
Challenges to Bay Restoration…
� Nutrient & Sediment Pollution
Regional Bay Restoration
� Nutrient & Sediment Pollution� Growth and Development
� Over harvesting of fisheries
Background
Beginning the Restoration Effort…
• The Chesapeake Bay Agreement of 1983
• The 1987 Chesapeake Bay Agreement
• Chesapeake 2000 Agreement• Chesapeake 2000 Agreement
• 2-year Milestones / Chesapeake EO
Background
Organizational Structure
State of the Bay
Current Efforts Are Not Getting the Job Done!
Chesapeake Executive Council Announces…
Regional Bay Restoration
� Executive Order� 2-year Milestones� Independent Evaluator
Regional Bay Restoration
What is Maryland Doing to Accelerate Doing to Accelerate Implementation?
Maryland’s Restoration Efforts
Maryland’s Restoration Efforts
Maryland’s Restoration Efforts
Maryland’s Restoration Efforts
Additional Programs to Accelerate Implementation…
State and Local LevelState and Local Level
� Maryland Ecosystem Enhancement� Trust Fund� Watershed Assistance Collaborative
Brent McCloskey, Program Manager
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Chesapeake and Coastal Program
(O) 410.260.8722
Email: [email protected]
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