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- Largest estuary in the United States
- Area: 64,299 square miles
- Home to approximately 16.6 million peopleOfficial Site: [Chesapeake Bay History
- It is estimated that 170,000 new people move into the Bay watershed each yearOfficial Site: [Chesapeake Bay History
- The Chesapeake Bay watershed includes parts of six states, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia as well as the entire District of ColumbiaOfficial Site: [Chesapeake Bay History
- Shoreline: 11,000 miles
- Approximately 150 major rivers and streams in the Bay watershedOfficial Site: [Chesapeake Bay History
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Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. Partially enclosed by Maryland and Virginia and almost 200 miles long, the Chesapeake Bay outlets into the Atlantic Ocean.
On May 12, 2009, President Barack Obama signed an executive order which instructs the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to coordinate the efforts of several federal departments in addition to working with state governments to reduce pollutants flowing into the bay. The executive order also provides the EPA enforcement authority if any of the states miss established goals.Washington Post: Obama Expands Federal Role in Chesapeake Bay Cleanup (May 12, 2009)
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Bridges and Locations
The Chesapeake Bay has two crossing points. Virginia Beach and Cape Charles are connected by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge connects eastern and western Maryland.The land around the bay was originally settled by the Algonquian tribe and the word "Chesapeake" is derived from the Algonquian phrase for "Great Water."
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Seafood
Chesapeake Bay has a prominent fishing industry with many species highly specific to this area. Striped bass and oysters are some of the most collected seafoods. Blue crab is a highly coveted dish, especially as the populations have depleted in past decades. Blue crab is available from other areas in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Atlantic Ocean, though higher prices may be charged for authentic Maryland crab. -
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Chesapeake Bay Questions
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On the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, how strong do the winds have to be for there to be a wind advisory for crossing the bridge?According to http://www.baybridge.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42&Itemid= if there are sustained winds of 30-39 mph, there is a... read more -
The Pirate Bay is....dead. thoughts? 2 AnswersWow, I hadn't noticed until you posted your question. I suppose it was inevitable really. Pirate Bay just had too many powerful enemies with too many political ... read more -
Looking for cheap tile in the Bay area? 2 AnswersCheck out SCRAP in San Francisco, they have a ton of donated tiles that you can buy inexpensively. read more -
What are you selling on eBay? 1 AnswerMy used college school books. I need cash for next semester. read more
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Chesapeake Bay Maps and Geography
- Nasa: Chesapeake Bay
- Rivnet.net: Map of Chesapeake Bay
- Chesapeake-Bay: Chesapeake Bay Map
- Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Chesapeake Bay
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6 ships anchored off Annapolis in the Chesapeake Bay south of the bridge. Waiting for the weather to clear? http://myloc.me/3ESFC
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News: Optimist Racing on the Chesapeake Bay http://bit.ly/d9NHkW
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