The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure and the perfect example of a national problem. With nearly 12,000 miles of shoreline spanning six states and the District of Columbia, the estuary has suffered from nutrient pollution for decades, a significant part of it emitted by concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in the watershed. An urgently needed rule is expected from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in June to help control CAFO pollution in the bay and, once established, should serve as the model for a national policy to safeguard watersheds across the country.More
