The health of the Chesapeake, as assessed in March 2008:
- Water Quality: Most of the Bay’s waters are degraded. In 2007, we were 21 percent of the way toward meeting Bay water quality goals, a drop from 23 percent in 2006.
- Habitats and Lower Food Web: The Bay’s critical habitats and food web continue to be at risk. Currently, the Bay’s habitats and lower food web are at 44 percent of desired levels, up from 40 percent in 2006.
- Fish and Shellfish: Many of the Bay’s fish and shellfish populations are below historic levels. Currently, the Bay’s fish and shellfish are at 52% of desired levels, up from 48% in 2006.
To learn more about Bay health, visit our Bay health assessment section.
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The health of the Chesapeake, as assessed in March 2008:
- Water Quality: Most of the Bay’s waters are degraded. In 2007, we were 21 percent of the way toward meeting Bay water quality goals, a drop from 23 percent in 2006.
- Habitats and Lower Food Web: The Bay’s critical habitats and food web continue to be at risk. Currently, the Bay’s habitats and lower food web are at 44 percent of desired levels, up from 40 percent in 2006.
- Fish and Shellfish: Many of the Bay’s fish and shellfish populations are below historic levels. Currently, the Bay’s fish and shellfish are at 52% of desired levels, up from 48% in 2006.
To learn more about Bay health, visit our Bay health assessment section.
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