Submerged aquatic vegetation return is sentinel of Chesapeake Bay ecosystem recovery

A new research article published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences analyzes the positive impact of long-term nutrient reductions on an important and valuable ecosystem in the Chesapeake Bay. Scientists indicate the resurgence of underwater grasses supports nutrient reductions from EPA’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) along with conservation incentives have resulted in a healthier Chesapeake Bay.