WFXR -Organizations across Maryland and Virginia have restored 2,294 acres of oyster reef. With work being conducted on the tenth tributary, the Chesapeake Bay Program says that its partners will have fulfilled the commitment to restore oyster reefs in ten tributaries by 2025.
After reviewing their progress from 2024, the Chesapeake Bay Program is anticipating that the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement should be completed in 2025.
“We are incredibly pleased to have not only met, but exceeded, our oyster restoration goal,” said Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Stefanie Taillon. “These results are a tremendous example of the power of a voluntary, partnership-driven approach to achieving a vibrant and healthy Chesapeake Bay. As we look to the future of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, Virginia remains committed to working with partners to establish and implement realistic strategies for ensuring sustainable oyster population and habitat.”
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According to the CBP, a process was established for each tributary to construct and seed reefs, followed by monitoring and evaluating their progress. The monitoring plan involves taking place at three- and six-year intervals, meaning these steps will continue beyond 2025…