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)

Issues and Stakeholders

The bay’s environmental quality, especially water quality, is degraded. How should those conditions be restored?

NSPD: Water Quality, Ecosystems, Governance
Stakeholder Types: Federated state/territorial/provincial government, Sovereign state/national/federal government, Local Government, Non-legislative governmental agency, Environmental interest, Industry/Corporate Interest, Community or organized citizens

There are competing interests among and within jurisdictions. Voluntary, interstate agreements have been the primary approach, with minimal results. Eventually, those agreements led to a total maximum daily load (TMDL).

Stakeholders

  • States (Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York)
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Federal Government (United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA))
  • Chesapeake Bay Commission
  • Chesapeake Bay Foundation
  • Interest Groups




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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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