Who We Are

Since its creation in December 1984, the Chesapeake Bay Program’s (CBP) Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) has worked to enhance scientific communication and outreach throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond. STAC provides independent scientific and technical advice in various ways, including

  1. technical reports and position papers,
  2. discussion groups,
  3. assistance in organizing merit reviews of CBP programs and projects,
  4. technical workshops, and
  5. interaction between STAC members and the CBP. STAC serves as a liaison between the region’s scientific community and the CBP.

Through professional and academic contacts and organizational networks of its members, STAC ensures close cooperation among and between the various research institutions and management agencies represented in the Bay watershed.

STAC Support

Interim STAC Executive Secretary –
Meg Cole, CRC

STAC Coordinator –
Meg Cole, CRC

STAC Projects Manager –
Tou Matthews, CRC

Meet a STAC Member



Name:
Greg Noe

Organization:
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

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The Value of STAC

During the June 2025 Meeting, STAC discussed the value the committee provides to the CBP. Key characteristics of STAC and examples of its major contributions are in the document below.

STAC Value Statement