Stewardship

The long-term success of the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort will depend on local leadership; local action will depend on strong public stewardship. Building a larger, broader and more diverse community of stewards for watershed restoration is needed to achieve the goals and outcomes outlined in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, as it is stewards who bring the action element that will move our work forward. There are more than 600 conservation and watershed organizations in our region that are educating and empowering the public to restore and protect local rivers and streams. There are tens of thousands of local volunteers who donate their time and talent to our shared goals.

Outcomes

Stewardship Outcome

Increase the number and diversity of trained and mobilized volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance the health of their local watersheds. Learn who is leading the effort, how you can get involved and more about this outcome’s related management strategy.

Local Leadership Outcome

Continually increase the knowledge and capacity of local officials on issues related to water resources and in the implementation of economic and policy incentives that will support local conservation actions. Learn who is leading the effort, how you can get involved and more about this outcome’s related management strategy.

Diversity Outcome

Identify minority stakeholder groups that are not currently represented in the leadership, decision-making and implementation of current conservation and restoration activities and create meaningful opportunities and programs to recruit and engage them in the partnership’s efforts. Learn who is leading the effort, how you can get involved and more about this outcome’s related management strategy.