Restoration of Chesapeake Bay (USA)
As industries were developed and population increased, the inflow burden on Chesapeake Bay was increased. As a result, the bay, which was closed, became gradually polluted. Aiming at regaining rich natural environment, the federal government and the state government, with cooperation by near-shore waters concerned parties, established “Chesapeake re-program” in 1987. Many of the concerned parties participated in this program, including the federal government’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the universities and research institutes in the relevant four states, and NGOs. This program focused on restoring fish and marine life in the bay, and its activities included: prohibiting phosphorous detergents, improving agricultural management, organic removal of nutrient salts, the sewage system and wastewater regulations, and the
penetration of environment education among people. Mitigation works were conveyed, and wetland restoration and seaweed bed creation were also started. After an agreement in 2000, this program has much progressed and has contributed to conserving and recovering the environment in the bay.
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Date: 2008.03.31 19:16
