The Comprehensive Evaluation of System Response Report in Brief is now available! Check out the CESR page to view and download this new resources as well as access a wealth of additional information including the full CESR report.Since its creation in December 1984, STAC has worked to enhance scientific communication and outreach throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond.
Upcoming Events
| May 29, 2025 | Pennsylvania: Blueprint for Building Partnerships and Recommendations for Scaling Brook Trout Restoration in Stronghold and Persistent Patches |
| June 3, 2025 | Maryland: Blueprint for Building Partnerships and Recommendations for Scaling Brook Trout Restoration in Stronghold and Persistent Patches |
| June 16 - 18, 2025 | June 2025 STAC Quarterly Meeting Shepherdstown, WV |
| July 8 - 9, 2025 | Advancing Market-Based Approaches in the Agricultural Sector to Support Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration Annapolis, MD |
| September 16 - 17, 2025 | September 2025 STAC Quarterly Meeting |
Recent Publications
Noe, G., N. Law, J. Berg, S. Filoso, S. Drescher, L. Fraley-McNeal, B. Hayes, P. Mayer, C. Ruck, B. Stack, R. Starr, S. Stranko, and T. Thompson. (2024). The State of the Science and Practice of Stream Restoration in the Chesapeake: Lessons Learned to Inform Better Implementation, Assessment, and Outcomes. Download.
Hegberg, C., J. Egan, C. Brosch, J. Hubbart, P. Imhoff, D. Lueckenhoff, T. Miles, W. Teel, and D. Wood. (2024). Using Carbon to Achieve Chesapeake Bay (and Watershed) Water Quality Goals and Climate Resiliency: The Science, Gaps, Implementation Activities and Opportunities. Download.
Mason, P., G. Noe, Berlin, C., D. Clearwater, S. Claggett, D. Goerman, B. Landry, and A. Santoro.. (2024). Evaluating an Improved Systems Approach to Wetland Crediting: Consideration of Wetland Ecosystem Services. Download.
Hanson, J., K. Brownson, E. Gilinsky, K. Gootman, B. Jenkins, R. Rossi, K. Saunders, L. Wainger, B. Williams, and S. Yee. (2024). Using Ecosystem Services to Increase Progress Toward, and Quantify the Benefits of Multiple CBP Outcomes. Download.
Berger, K, K. Filippino, G. Shenk, N. Goulet, M. Lookenbill, D. Moyer, G. Noe, A. Porter, J. Shallenberger, B. Thomas, and G. Yactayo. (2024). Using Local Monitoring Results to Inform the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Watershed Model. Download.