Preserving the Chesapeake Bay Lessons in the Political Reality of Natural Resource Stewardship

Former Virginia Gov. Gerald Baliles has written an important book at a critical time for the Chesapeake Bay. It describes the vital roles that the Bay serves for different constituencies, which emphasizes the Bay's far-reaching importance -- & illustrates the complexity of saving it. The book outlines the complex process of involving all of the Bay's constituencies in a broad-based coalition to preserve it. He suggests that the process of involvement, legislation & voluntary cooperation represents the inclusive approach that can & should be duplicated to tackle major public policy tasks. Paintings by John Barber; photos by John Whitehead.Baliles, Gerald L. is the author of 'Preserving the Chesapeake Bay Lessons in the Political Reality of Natural Resource Stewardship' with ISBN 9780788190971 and ISBN 0788190970.