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Using Monitoring and Partnerships to Provide Management-Relevant Information about Chesapeake Bay Rivers

Fact Sheet 2025-3045
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20253045

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Abstract

The lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed provide more than $100 billion in economic benefits- an amount that is expected to increase by achieving the region’s clean-water goals. Achieving those goals requires accurate and timely information about the health of the watershed’s rivers and streams. The Chesapeake Bay nontidal monitoring network (NTN), a partnership of local, state, and federal agencies, as well as other partners, was established in 2004 to provide this information. The U.S. Geological Survey analyzes data collected from NTN stations to provide monitoring-based information about the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment entering the Chesapeake Bay through its nontidal rivers. Thus, data collected from the NTN inform watershed management by providing decision makers with information on which to base their restoration and conservation actions.

Suggested Citation

Webber, J.S., Gootman, K.S., Hyer, K.E., Tango, P.J., and Moyer, D.L., 2025, Using monitoring and partnerships to provide management-relevant information about Chesapeake Bay rivers: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2025–3045, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20253045.

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)

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Table of Contents

  • Addressing a Critical Need
  • Monitoring Our Rivers and Streams
  • Partnering for Success
  • Investing in Knowledge
  • Meeting Future Needs
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Using monitoring and partnerships to provide management-relevant information about Chesapeake Bay rivers
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2025-3045
DOI 10.3133/fs20253045
Publication Date November 14, 2025
Year Published 2025
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Northeast Regional Director's Office
Description 2 p.
Country United States
Other Geospatial Chesapeake Bay watershed
Online Only (Y/N) N
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