RICHMOND, Va. — March 28, 2014 — The Chesapeake Bay watershed is among eight areas in the nation being designated critical conservation areas.
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Timothy M. Kaine said Tuesday that designation ensures federal funding to help implement a variety of conservation projects.
With the designation, the bay is eligible to receive a portion of more than $100 million in annual funding. It would be used to help implement a variety of conservation projects and increase the sustainability of regional water, soil, wildlife and natural resources.
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