The Comprehensive Evaluation of System Response Report in Brief is now available! Check out the CESR page to view and download this new resources as well as access a wealth of additional information including the full CESR report.Since its creation in December 1984, STAC has worked to enhance scientific communication and outreach throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond.
Upcoming Events
| June 15 - 17, 2026 | June 2026 STAC Meeting Shepherdstown, WV |
| September 15, 2026 | September 2026 STAC Meeting |
| November 10, 2026 | November 2026 STAC Meeting |
Recent Publications
Tango, P.J., B. Landry, T. M. Trice, B. Sullivan, T. Robertson, and B. Dennison. (2026). Advancing Monitoring Approaches to Enhance Tidal Chesapeake Bay Habitat Assessment for Submerged Aquatic Vegetation, Water Clarity, Chlorophyll a and Dissolved Oxygen. Download.
Goetz, D., K. Ombalski, K. Brittingham, K. Brownson, M. Cole, J. Glace, B. Harris, G. Hunt, S. Knoche, L. Maloney, M. Masser, B. Michael, L. Cattell Noll, M. Ramsey, S. Rummel, N. Staten, K. Williams, and A. Wolfe. (2026). Blueprint for Building Partnerships and Recommendations for Scaling Brook Trout Restoration in Stronghold and Persistent Patches. Download.
Wood, J., K. Boomer, J. Bash, P. Bredwell, M. Dubin, H. Li, H. Porter, S. Shah, and G. Shenk. (2026). Improving Modeling and Mitigation Strategies for Poultry Ammonia Emissions Across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Download.
Kennedy, C., B. Beal, I. Braun-Ricks, P. Campfield, L. Fegley, P. Geer, C. Garvey, M. Monaco, K. Rose, D. Ryan, T. Tuckey, B. Vogt, and M. Cole.. (2025). Striped Bass Survey Assessment and Habitat Connections. Download.
Zhang, Q., M. Baker, I. Bertani, B. Dennison, L. Linker, K. Maloney, R. Sabo, C. Shen, G. Shenk, K. Van Meter, and M. Cole.. (2025). Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Advance Chesapeake Bay Research and Management: A Review of Status, Challenges, and Opportunities. Download.