The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office works to help protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay through its programs in fisheries management, habitat restoration, coastal observations, and education, and represents NOAA in the Chesapeake Bay Program . more

Info for Fall Boating on the Bay Fall is a fantastic time for boating on the Bay. A number of major sailing regattas, including the Melges 24 World Championship, are set to take place off Annapolis. NOAA observations and forecasts can help sailors get the most out of their day. U.S. House of Representatives Votes on NCBO Reauthorization The House recently passed a bill (H.R. 1771) that would reauthorize the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office through fiscal year 2014. For more information, search for H.R. 1771 via the Library of Congress' Thomas search function. Draft Executive Order Reports Released The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office is collaborating with partners to respond to the Executive Order on Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration. Draft reports have been posted that focus on topics including climate change, monitoring and observations for decision support, and living resource and habitat research and protection. Information on Recent Fisheries Research Available EcoCheck, a partnership between the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, has published a summary of research presented at the 2009 NCBO Fisheries Science Symposium.