Large decreases in the algae population will most likely impact the bay ecosystem by killing off organisms and plants. Algae is a crucial plant in the Chesapeake Bay that needs to steadily grow to keep the animal population consistent. Bay grass, also known as underwater grass, grows in the superficial areas of the Chesapeake Bay. It is crucial to the environment because it absorbs extra nutrients, shelters small fish, and keeps the water looking less murky. Like Algae, Bay grass provides oxygen, food, and nutrients and is an important plant in this ecosystem. (http://www.chesapeakebay.net/issues/issue/bay_grasses#inline) Algae is also a crucial aspect of the bay, but phosphorus and Nitrogen have been feeding algal blooms that tend to block
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In 2009, it became evident that we needed a new agreement that would be more efficient. This is when the Watershed agreement came into existence. This agreement consisted of ten different goals: the sustainable fishers goal, vital habitats goal, water quality goal, toxic contaminants goal, healthy watersheds goal, climate resiliency goal, land conservation goal, stewardship goal, public access goal, and environmental literacy goal.
(http://www.nwf.org/What-We-Do/Protect-Habitat/Waters/Chesapeake-Bay.aspx)
(http://www.chesapeakebay.net/chesapeakebaywatershedagreement/page) Many new policies have been created to save the Chesapeake Bay, but common sense can also help conserve this natural resource from getting worse. Little things such as recycling, starting a compost pile, carpooling, cleaning up after pets, having a rain garden, or even volunteering occasionally can help immensely. Recycling is one of the easiest ways to help clean the area and decrease pollution. Also starting a compost pile reduces waste in landfills and creates natural and free fertilizer. Carpooling by Chesapeake Bay or anywhere also reduces pollution and helps the surrounding atmosphere. Another factor that can immensely help is cleaning up pet waste. It is a common myth that pet waste creates natural fertilizer but it actually contains many harmful
In 2009, it became evident that we needed a new agreement that would be more efficient. This is when the Watershed agreement came into existence. This agreement consisted of ten different goals: the sustainable fishers goal, vital habitats goal, water quality goal, toxic contaminants goal, healthy watersheds goal, climate resiliency goal, land conservation goal, stewardship goal, public access goal, and environmental literacy goal.
(http://www.nwf.org/What-We-Do/Protect-Habitat/Waters/Chesapeake-Bay.aspx)
(http://www.chesapeakebay.net/chesapeakebaywatershedagreement/page) Many new policies have been created to save the Chesapeake Bay, but common sense can also help conserve this natural resource from getting worse. Little things such as recycling, starting a compost pile, carpooling, cleaning up after pets, having a rain garden, or even volunteering occasionally can help immensely. Recycling is one of the easiest ways to help clean the area and decrease pollution. Also starting a compost pile reduces waste in landfills and creates natural and free fertilizer. Carpooling by Chesapeake Bay or anywhere also reduces pollution and helps the surrounding atmosphere. Another factor that can immensely help is cleaning up pet waste. It is a common myth that pet waste creates natural fertilizer but it actually contains many harmful