Mission & Vision
Thomas Point Lighthouse by David Sites

David Sites

Chesapeake Conservancy is the only watershed-wide organization focused on both land conservation and stream restoration to achieve a healthier Chesapeake Bay. We’re using and sharing the latest groundbreaking data and technology, including artificial intelligence, to determine where to focus conservation efforts to have the most impact using the least resources.

Our Vision

We believe the Chesapeake is a national treasure that should be healthy, accessible to everyone, and its watershed a place where people and wildlife thrive.

Our Mission

To conserve and restore the natural and cultural resources of the Chesapeake Bay watershed for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations.

We serve as a catalyst for change, advancing strong public and private partnerships, developing and using new technology and empowering environmental stewardship.

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Yazan Hasan

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Peter Turcik

30 by 30 Objective

Our objective is to accelerate progress to conserve 30% of the Chesapeake watershed by 2030 by equitably connecting people to the Chesapeake while conserving and restoring priority lands and waters.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice is critical to achieve our vision of a Chesapeake that is healthy, accessible to everyone and a place where people and wildlife thrive.

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Chesapeake Bay Program