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
| April 30, 2026 | April 2026 STAC Meeting |
| May 26 - 27, 2026 | State of the Science of Salinity Risks in the Chesapeake Bay and Its Tributaries: Connecting Monitoring, Modeling and Management Shepherdstown, WV |
| 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
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.
Shenk, G., M. Bennett, Z. Easton, M. Friedrichs, R. Hood, J. Keisman, L. Linker, R. Najjar, R. Sabo, and C. Stock.. (2025). A Path Forward in Considering Future Environmental Scenarios in Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts. Download.
Kazyak, D.C., S. White, M. Bartron, E. Hallerman, A. Welsh, M. Sell, S. Reeser, B. Lubinski, R. Johnson. (2025). Understanding Genetics for Successful Conservation and Restoration of Resilient Chesapeake Bay Brook Trout Populations. Download.