US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA, US Department of Agriculture (USDA), RTI International, Abt Associates and other federal, state, and private organizations compiled this report to assist policymakers in evaluating TMDL-related policies in the Chesapeake Bay. The report assesses pollution control projects and their affects on water quality and ecosystem services.

• An Optimization Approach to Evaluate the Role of Ecosystem Services in Chesapeake Bay Restoration Strategies (PDF)(151 pp, 3 MB)