Sustainable Chesapeake's work has positively impacted thousands of farmers in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We facilitate innovation, collaboration, and conservation. Our projects have resulted in cleaner water and farms that are more resilient and profitable.

By The Numbers

4,685

Farmers Participating

Across the Chesapeake Bay region, 4,251 farmers participate in our innovation and collaboration projects.

6,339,523

lbs of Nitrogen

Cumulative lbs of nitrogen reduced according to the Adapted Chesapeake Nutrient and Sediment Load Reduction Model.

381,572

Acres Improved

In the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, helping reduce runoff.

263,222

lbs of Phosphorus

Cumulative lbs of phosphorus reduced according to the Adapted Chesapeake Nutrient and Sediment Load Reduction Model.

50.58

Million Dollars Raised

To support innovative agriculture projects in the region.

133,552,534

lbs of Sediment

Cumulative lbs of sediment reduced according to the Adapted Chesapeake Nutrient and Sediment Load Reduction Model.

Testimonials

Projects like this one help landowners become more invested in implementing innovative solutions to conservation problems,” said NRCS State Conservationist Jack Bricker. “Participating producers will realize immediate and long-term financial and production benefits, such as improved operational efficiency, reduced input costs, increased soil moisture, and enhanced drought resiliency.

Jack Bricker, NRCS State Conservationist

Sustainable Chesapeake provided the horsepower and experience that the Lancaster Clean Water Partners needed as we developed a $7.4 million project focused on priority watersheds in Lancaster County. The project started on a successful path thanks to their expertise and guidance.

Allyson Gibson, Coordinator, Lancaster Clean Water Partners

Impact Stories

The Bridge between agriculture and conservation

Innovation,
Collaboration,
Education