Understanding the attitudes and beliefs of both agricultural and non-agricultural residents of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed towards water quality is critical for designing successful programs to improve it.
We test how urban pressures moderate the level of additionality associated with BMP adoption in Pennsylvania, with a specific focus on the adoption of riparian buffers.
In 2023 the estimated nitrogen (N) load for the Chesapeake Bay exceeded the 2025 target by 38 million pounds, indicating that further reductions in N loads are needed.
Practical Agricultural Policy Implications for Local, State, and Federal Officials.
Which counties in the Chesapeake Bay watershed are doing well or could improve in maximizing agriculture’s economic performance while minimizing environmental impacts?
Why a one-size-fits-all policy misses the mark—and how six data-driven farm clusters can improve targeting.
Fertilizer management is key to realizing yield and water quality benefits from cover cropping.
