Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025

The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025 establishes a new initiative to help agricultural producers in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (encompassing parts of six states and the District of Columbia) implement conservation practices that improve water quality and soil health. The bill provides funding for erosion control, nutrient reduction, and habitat restoration, including a new pilot program that allows landowners to install riparian buffers with no cost to them and with technical assistance provided by third-party providers. A new task force will develop better methods for measuring the environmental benefits of conservation activities in the watershed. The legislation also modifies existing conservation programs to prioritize Chesapeake Bay watershed conservation efforts and includes workforce development provisions for agricultural education.