The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (CBPA) is legislation aimed at protecting and restoring what?

• A. Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
• B. The Great Lakes region.
• C. The Atlantic coastline.
• D. The Mississippi River watershed.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is protecting and restoring water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and the land that drains into it. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act is a Virginia law designed to limit pollutants—like nutrients and sediments—that run off from development and other activities in the Bay’s watershed. It guides local governments to designate a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, implement land-use controls, and require stormwater and other best practices to reduce pollution and improve Bay health over time. It’s specific to the Chesapeake Bay region, not the Great Lakes, Atlantic coastline in general, or the Mississippi River watershed, which have their own separate programs.