Chesapeake Bay Commission reviews progress on watershed conservation, public access and equity

Sep 9, 2021

At its Sept. 9–10 meeting in Easton, the Chesapeake Bay Commission heard updates showing 9.2 million acres conserved and 69% of a 300-site public-access goal achieved, while panelists urged funding and design changes to improve equity and site quality across the watershed.

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The Chesapeake Bay Commission reviewed progress toward long-term restoration goals at its Sept. 9–10 quarterly meeting in Easton, Md., with federal and state partners reporting gains on land conservation and public access while urging a stronger focus on equity and resilience.

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