Why is it so important that we safeguard the nation’s largest estuary and its tributaries? The Chesapeake Bay Watershed supports more than 2,700 plant and animal species. In addition to all the plants and animals that rely on the Chesapeake Bay, more than 15 million people reside or work within the watershed. In 2012, the Service continued to conserve this important resource and its environment.
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| The Chesapeake Bay watershed protects land for many species, including this important bald eagle habitat near Aberdeen Proving Ground. Credit: Leo Miranda/USFWS |
