STATE OF THE BAY 2007
The 2007 State of the Bay report tells a complex tale.
In the past year, each of the principal Bay states—Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania—passed important legislation that promises to reduce pollution and improve water quality in the region’s rivers and streams and the Chesapeake Bay. CBF thanks Governors Kaine, O’Malley, and Rendell, and each of the state legislatures for these significant steps.
Unfortunately, these milestones are—as yet—just markers. Rather than improving, the Bay’s health declined this year as the states’ investments have yet to pay notable returns. There is still a long way to go if we are to restore the Bay and its rivers and streams.
In 2007, none of the State of the Bay 13 health indicators improved; three--phosphorus, blue crabs, and water clarity--actually fell.
And, even as the states have accelerated action, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has done little to improve the Bay’s health. In fact, many of its decsisions have caused harm. CBF does, however, gratefully acknowledge the leadership shown by the Bay states’ Congressional members with respect to working to improve the federal Farm Bill.
The need is clear: Our leaders at every level must do much more if we are to “Save the Bay.”
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