Indicator: Public Access Sites Opened (2010-2024)

<p><strong>Access the Indicator Materials:</strong><br />- <a target="_blank" href="https://d18lev1ok5leia.cloudfront.net/chesapeakeprogress/chart-assets/public-access-sites-in-the-chesapeake-bay-watershed-cumulative/AM-2024-Public-Access-Sites-FINAL.docx">Analysis &amp; Methods</a><br />- <a target="_blank" href="https://d18lev1ok5leia.cloudfront.net/chesapeakeprogress/chart-assets/public-access-sites-in-the-chesapeake-bay-watershed-cumulative/Data-2024-Public-Access-Sites-FINAL.xlsx">Data File</a><br />- <a target="_blank" href="https://gis.chesapeakebay.net/ags/rest/services/ChesapeakeProgress/cpPublicAccess/MapServer">Map Service</a></p><p>This Indicator tracks the number of public access sites in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and is updated annually by the Public Access Workgroup. The dataset also records site amenities, including ADA accessibility, restrooms, parking, and type of access, such as boat ramps, soft launches, fishing, swimming, and viewing areas.</p><p><strong>Note: This Indicator supported progress tracking toward the Public Access Site Development Outcome in the original Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, adopted in 2014. The Watershed Agreement and Public Access Outcome were revised in 2025.</strong></p>