Watershed 2025 is a comprehensive plan developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. The plan was launched in 2010 and aims to achieve a 25% reduction in nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution in the Bay by 2025.
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the contiguous United States and is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life. However, the Bay has been suffering from the effects of pollution for decades, which has led to a decline in water quality and the loss of habitat for fish and wildlife. Watershed 2025 is an ambitious plan that aims to reverse these trends and restore the Bay to its former glory.
