Restoration of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation in the Freshwater and Mesohaline Region of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland

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Chesapeake Bay, Maryland

Funded in FY2019 through the National Fish Habitat Action Plan.

Since the 1950’s submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) acreage has decline significantly in the Chesapeake Bay due to degraded water quality; storms; and physical disturbances from dredging, boating activities, and fish and aquaculture practices. For this project, Maryland Department of Natural Resources is working with partners to collect, process, disperse, and monitor four species of SAV to restore beds in freshwater and mesohaline sections of the Bay.

SAV Restoration in Chesapeake Bay Factsheet

Text and photos provided by Maryland DNR.