Since its creation in December 1984, STAC has worked to enhance scientific communication and outreach throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond.

Upcoming Events

March 26 - 27, 2026 Challenges and Opportunities in Operationalizing Coupled Human and Natural Systems Research in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Annapolis, MD
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

Recent Publications

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.

Hayes, B., W. Zhu, R.J. Dawes, C.A. Cravotta, R. Hughes, G. Moyer, T. Tasker, J. Shallenberger, M.A. Hewitt, J. Dawes. (2025). Nutrient Reductions as Co-Benefit of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Treatment: Quantifying Nutrient Load Reductions for Restored Stream Segments in AMD-impacted Watersheds. Download.