The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Virginia and Maryland. The Chesapeake Bay's watershed covers 64,299 mi² (166 534 km²) in the District of Columbia and parts of six states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. More than 150 rivers and streams drain into the Bay.
The main stem of the Bay itself is 189 miles (304 km) long, from the Susquehanna River in the north to the Atlantic Ocean in the south. At its narrowest point near Annapolis, Maryland, the Bay is 4 miles (6.4 km) wide; at its widest point, near the mouth of the Potomac River, it is 30 miles (50 km) wide. Total shoreline for the Bay is 11,684 miles (18 804 km), and the surface area of the Bay and its major tributaries is 4,479 mi² (11 600 km²).
The narrowest point of the Bay is spanned by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel spans a 23 mile (37 km) section of the Bay at near its mouth.
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Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay - Regional nonprofit organization that facilitates projects to improve water quality and wildlife habitats, prevent pollution, and educate the public about environmental restoration and preservation efforts.
Meta Description: [ The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is a regional nonprofit organization that
builds and fosters partnerships for the restoration of the Bay and its rivers. We are proud to sustain a regional reputation as a
facilitator of Bay issues and a source of objective, in-depth information on the Bay re... ]
Bay Link - Educational site with teacher resources including lesson plans and field trip ideas.
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BaySense - Presents information and opinions relating to the Chesapeake Bay area.
Chesapeake Bay Blues: Science, Politics, and the Struggle to Save The Bay - Howard Ernst book addresses the Bay as a political problem and reveals how the political process has worked against the interests of science, the public, and environmental advocates all at once.
Meta Description: [ Chesapeake Bay Blues, Science, Politics, and the Struggle to Save The Bay By Howard R. Ernst, Ph.D. ]
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - Toll information, facts and figures, and birding activities from the 17 mile bridge/tunnel complex.
Meta Description: [ Known as one of the Seven Engineering Wonders of the Modern World, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is a man-made phenomena surrounded by the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay. A favorite travel route and a popular tourist attraction, travelers enjoy visiting Sea Gull Island's resturant, gift ... ]
Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Features education material, access to critical bay issues, and tools for citizens to take action on behalf of the Bay.
Meta Description: [ The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is the largest conservation organization dedicated solely to saving the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams Our motto, Save the Bay, defines the organization's mission and commitment ]
Chesapeake Bay Gateway - National Park Service and Chesapeake Bay Program's guide to visiting the Chesapeake Bay. Includes places to visit, water and walking trails, and visitor centers.
Meta Description: [ The Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network connects you with the Chesapeake Bay's parks, wildlife refuges, maritime museums, historic communities, and water trails. Travel to these sites to explore the Chesapeake Bay story and experience authentic tourism in the Chesapeake Bay region - Maryland, Virgini... ]
Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Project - Photos, descriptions, and historical information on all of the Chesapeake Bay lighthouses. Includes charts, weather links, and some peripheral information.
Meta Description: [ cblights.com - Photos and information on all Chesapeake Bay lighthouses. A personal exploration of the Bay cruising via sail. ]
Chesapeake Bay Program - Regional partnership of state and federal agencies working on the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Site includes information about the plants and animals that live in the waters of the Bay and Bay related news articles from regional newspapers.
Meta Description: [ Chesapeake Bay Program - Information, data, maps, and publications about the Chesapeake
Bay, the Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem, and the Chesapeake Bay Program. ]
Chesapeake Bay Sampler - Maps - Maps of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Meta Description: [ Maps,directions, and lodging for the United States East Coast ]
Chesapeake Chapter, US Lighthouse Society - Photos and maps of the lighthouses in the Chesapeake area. Directions and visitation information included.
Meta Description: [ Photos and maps the the lighthouses in our area.The Chesapeake Chapter focuses on implementing the U.S. Lighthouse Society'sgoals in the Chesapeake Bay area, particularly with regard to the lighthouses andlightships of Virginia and Maryland. Since this is a local chapter of the nationalorganizati... ]
Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage - The nonprofit organization dedicated to creating, restoring and protecting wildlife habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Growing Native - A volunteer seed collection program designed to collect native Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay tree seeds for reforestation projects.
Meta Description: [ Growing Native is a program designed to save our native trees--which are essential to maintaining clean water and a clean environment. ]
Holoscenes - Textures of the Earth - Chesapeake Bay Map - A computerized relief mapping project that includes the Chesapeake Bay region. Includes downloadable Chesapeake Bay map.
Meta Description: [ Beautiful relief maps with topography and vegetation of regions of the US: East Coast and Appalachia ]
Lighthouse Charters on the Chesapeake - Tours of Chesapeake Lighthouses including Smith Point, Point Lookout, Piney Point, Solomon's Island, Hooper Island, Cedar Point, Cove Point, Sandy Point, and many others.
Maryland Sea Grant: Chesapeake Bay - Info on Chesapeake Bay history, science, economics, and recreation.
Meta Description: [ The Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest and historically most productive estuary, offers a remarkable bounty of fish and shellfish, and provides a powerful sense of place for those who live in the region. ]
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay - Brief description of the Bay's wildlife and history, table of numerical facts, and list of Maryland public agencies dealing with Bay matters.
Oyster Recovery Partnership - Coordinating oyster restoration efforts in the Chesapeake Bay.
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PORTS-Infohub - Real-time water level, temperature, and salinity information for Chesapeake Bay locations.
Sultana Projects, Inc. - A non-profit organization providing educational programs that focus on the history and natural environment of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. Educational programs, schedule and how to help.
The Blue Crab Site: Maryland's Chesapeake Bay - Info on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay region. Emphasis on the blue crab. Calendar of regional events, museums, parks, eco-centers, seafood restaurants, and recipes.
The Wildfowl Trust of North America - Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center - A 500 acre preserve surrounded by the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and comprised of several distinct habitats. Includes education, events and visitor information.
Meta Description: [ Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, a 500 acre Educational Center and Wildfowl Preserve minutes from the Bay Bridge ]
USGS Chesapeake Bay Activities - Watershed history, land use, and water quality information. Related news articles.
Meta Description: [ Index page of the USGS Chesapeake Bay Region
Activities ]
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