* Pollution: The Chesapeake Bay is polluted by a variety of sources, including sewage treatment plants, agricultural runoff, and stormwater runoff. This pollution can cause algal blooms, fish kills, and other water quality problems.
* Overfishing: Some fish populations in the Chesapeake Bay are overfished, which can disrupt the food chain and damage the ecosystem.
* Habitat loss: The Chesapeake Bay has lost a significant amount of habitat due to development, dredging, and other human activities. This loss of habitat can make it difficult for fish and other wildlife to survive.
* Climate change: Climate change is also affecting the Chesapeake Bay, causing sea levels to rise, water temperatures to increase, and storms to become more intense. These changes can damage the Bay's ecosystem and make it more difficult to manage.
The Chesapeake Bay Program is working to address these problems through a variety of conservation and restoration efforts. These efforts include reducing pollution, restoring fish populations, protecting and restoring habitat, and adapting to climate change. The goal of the Chesapeake Bay Program is to restore the Bay to a healthy and sustainable condition.