Community and Economic Benefits of Conservation Successes Advisory Meeting
Explore how water quality conservation projects can positively impact communities, the economy, and the environment. Discover valuable resources, fact sheets, and data sources related to conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay region. Learn from experts and connect with stakeholders to promote sustainable practices for a healthier ecosystem.
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Community and Economic Benefits of Conservation Successes Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting February 24, 2022
Purpose Learn how water quality conservation projects can benefit communities, the economy and the environment. Background Intended Audiences Local government staff, local planners, non-profit organizations, communities, elected officials, academia
Beyond Environmental Benefits Database and Search Tool https://gis.chesapeakebay.net/wip/dashboard/
Hooked on Clean Water Fact Sheets Data is from: 2017 fishing licenses sales Population estimates from U.S. Census Bureau American Sportfishing Association Delaware: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/channel_files/40011/hooked-on-clean- water-de.pdf Maryland: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/channel_files/40011/hooked-on-clean- water-md_2.pdf Pennsylvania: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/channel_files/40011/hooked-on-clean- water-pa_2.pdf Virginia: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/channel_files/40011/hooked-on-clean- water-va_(1).pdf
Data comes from: 2017 Outdoor Industry Association Rounded to reflect the percentage of the state that is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Delaware https://www.chesapeakebay.net/channel_files/40011/outdoor_recreation_factsheet_delaware.p df Maryland https://www.chesapeakebay.net/channel_files/40011/outdoor_recreation_factsheet_maryland.p df New York https://www.chesapeakebay.net/channel_files/40011/outdoor_recreation_factsheet_new_york.p df Pennsylvania https://www.chesapeakebay.net/channel_files/40011/outdoor_recreation_factsheet_pennsylvan ia.pdf Virginia https://www.chesapeakebay.net/channel_files/40011/outdoor_recreation_factsheet_virginia.pdf West Virginia https://www.chesapeakebay.net/channel_files/40011/outdoor_rereation_factsheet_wv.pdf
Rachel Felver Chesapeake Bay Program Communications Director Questions? Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay rfelver@chesapeakebay.net rfelver@chesapeakebay.net
