Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
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- Introduced
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Overview
This bill reauthorizes the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and aims to strengthen NOAA’s role in protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. It directs NOAA to be the primary representative for the Bay watershed, expands the Office’s responsibilities related to science, education, coastal hazards, and climate change, and prioritizes integrated coastal observations and watershed education programs. The bill also supports habitat restoration and research, and requires regular reporting on progress.
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Primary sponsor
John P. Sarbanes
Cosponsors
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
David J. Trone
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