DoD report on Bay restoration and partnerships released
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As one of the largest landholders in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the Department of Defense (DoD) plays an important role in Bay restoration and protection.
Defending Our National Treasure: A Department of Defense Chesapeake Bay Restoration Partnership 1998-2004 showcases the DoD's restoration activities and effective partnerships with federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations. The report also illustrates the issues impacting the Bay through informative visuals, maps, and diagrams; thus,
Defending Our National Treasure serves as an educational tool for anyone interested in the history, ecology, or health of the Bay. This report-a collaboration between IAN, Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, and DoD-was released at the DoD/EPA States Region III Environmental Colloquium in Baltimore, MD.