Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay: State-of-the-Science Review and Recommendations

About the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee The Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) provides scientific and technical guidance to the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) on measures to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay. As an advisory committee, STAC reports periodically to the Implementation Committee and annually to the Executive Council. Since its creation in December 1984, STAC has worked to enhance scientific communication and outreach throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond. STAC provides scientific and technical advice in various ways, including: (1) technical reports and papers, (2) discussion groups, (3) assistance in organizing merit reviews of CBP programs and projects, (4) technical conferences and workshops, and (5) service by STAC members on CBP subcommittees and workgroups. In addition, STAC has mechanisms in place that allow it to hold meetings, workshops, and reviews in rapid response to CBP subcommittee and workgroup requests for scientific and technical input. This capability allows STAC to provide the CBP subcommittees and workgroups with the necessary information and support as specific issues arise in working towards the goals outlined in the Chesapeake BLOCKIN2000 agreement. STAC also acts proactively to bring the most recent scientific information to the Bay Program and its partners. For additional information, please visit the STAC website at www. chesapeake.org/stac. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. To receive additional copies of this publication, contact the Chesapeake Research Consortium and request the publication by title and number.