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

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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

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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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