DoD report on Bay restoration and partnerships released

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.

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