Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Congress Moves to Renew NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, Expanding Bay science, education grants, and habitat restoration
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would renew and update NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay Office, making it NOAA’s main point of contact for Bay work.
- The bill sets clearer leadership duties for the Office Director and requires regular reports to Congress on progress and next steps.
- It encourages more monitoring and data-sharing in the Bay, including tools like the Chesapeake Bay interpretive buoy system for weather and ecology info.
- It allows NOAA to run or expand Bay-focused education and training, including grants for student learning, teacher training, and internships.
- It supports projects to protect and restore Bay habitats and species like oysters, blue crabs, underwater grasses, and key fish through grants and partnerships.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
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