Multi-State Approaches to Environmental Restoration in the Chesapeake Bay and Water Diplomacy Framework Opportunities

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Case Description
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Geolocation: 38° 34' 24.1142", -76° 22' 13.3017"
Total Population 1717,000,000 millionmillion
Total Area 165759.24165,759.24 km²
63,999.643 mi²
km2
Climate Descriptors Humid mid-latitude (Köppen C-type), Continental (Köppen D-type)
Predominent Land Use Descriptors agricultural- cropland and pasture, agricultural- confined livestock operations, urban, urban- high density
Important Uses of Water Domestic/Urban Supply, Fisheries - wild, Livestock, Other Ecological Services, Recreation or Tourism
Water Features: Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Susquehanna River, Potomac River, James River
Riparians: The United States of America

Summary

Natural, Historic, Economic, Regional, and Political Framework

Geographic Background

Map showing the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (Source)



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Key Questions

Transboundary Water Issues: What kinds of water treaties or agreements between countries can provide sufficient structure and stability to ensure enforceability but also be flexible and adaptable given future uncertainties?

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