IAN is working with the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) to support the development of the newest version of it's Chesapeake Assessment Scenario Tool (CAST). The CAST model is a web-based tool that allows nutrient and sediment load estimates for any specific geographical area within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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In partner with Maryland Department of Natural Resources, UMCES is sponsoring the World Seagrass Conference & International Seagrass Biology Workshop to be held in Annapolis, Maryland, 7–12 August 2022. The theme of WSC 2020 and ISBW 14, “Signs of Success: Reversing the Course of Seagrass Degradation," is inspired by recent successes in the conservation, resurgence, and restoration of seagrasses. The Chesapeake Bay, the location of this year's meeting, is a perfect example of such success.

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