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

Upcoming Events

February 10, 2026 February 2026 STAC Meeting
February 24 - 25, 2026 Healthy Forests: Proactive Strategies for Managing Threats and Promoting Conservation
March 26 - 27, 2026 Challenges and Opportunities in Operationalizing Coupled Human and Natural Systems Research in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
April 7, 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

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.