How we saved the bay – Chesapeake clean water blueprint

New numbers are out about the health of the Chesapeake Bay and the figures are promising.

The Chesapeake Bay program found that over the past year nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment loads fell considerably. They attribute these improvements to the Bay states reducing pollution from sewage treatment and farmers finding ways to prevent pollutant runoff.

“It really is an indication that the hard work that everyone is doing is paying off,” said Kim Coble, Chesapeake Bay’s Vice President of Environmental Protection.
Nitrogen loads fell by about 25 % phosphorus loads fell by about 44% and sediment loads fell by 59% and these are the three main pollutants that are causing problems for the bay and the rivers and streams that feed it.”

Chesapeake Bay officials say we can do our part by driving less and keeping septic tanks clean. They add that, it’s also important to keep putting pressure on elected officials to fund clean water practices.