"The federal administrators and elected leaders overseeing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay say there are signs that the watershed is getting cleaner. But environmental advocates say the restoration process is falling dangerously behind schedule.

This year's symbol of progress when it comes to bay restoration is the American Shad. Once the East Coast's most plentiful fish, overfishing and pollution decimated Shad populations.

But the fish is making a comeback, and officials say that they have tracked a four-fold increase in Shad watershed-wide."

Jonathan Wilson reports for WAMU-FM (NPR) July 24, 2015. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"States, Federal Officials Vow To Catch Up on Lagging Bay Cleanup" (Baltimore Sun) [3]

"Chesapeake Executive Council Releases Plans" (Chesapeake Bay Program) [4]

"EPA Administrator: Do More To Clean The Chesapeake Bay" (WTOP) [5]

"Chesapeake Bay Report Card: Progress on Cleanup But Challenges Ahead" (Washington Post) [6]