Earth Day Chesapeake Cleanup Affects Nation

Elana Michelle reports on pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, how it affects the watershed, and the roles of government and citizens in this environmental crisis.

Questions:

Describe the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Name some or all of the 6 states and jurisdictions that comprise this program.
Explain how various federal, state, and local jurisdictions in this vast territory of the U.S. work together. Give examples.
Pollution in the Chesapeake affects the entire nation and even the world. Predict what will happen in the future to either resolve this crisis or make it worse.

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Earth Day Chesapeake Cleanup Affects Nation (Social Studies)
Earth Day Chesapeake Cleanup Affects Nation (Science)

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Earth Day Chesapeake Cleanup Affects Nation

Elana Michelle reports on pollution of the Chesapeake Bay, how it affects the watershed, and the roles of government and citizens in this environmental crisis.

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