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truth data. An annotated map of their study sites on the Choptank
River Indicated the status of SAV from 1982 to 1984. Annotated aerial
photographs for 1985 gave species information for their study sites in
that year.
In addition to the aforementioned surveys, citizen volunteers
participated in identifying SAV beds by checking areas in the Bay for
SAV. The Maryland Charter Boats Association participated in the
effort, funded by the Maryland DNR's Watermen's Assistance Program.
Boat captains were provided with reduced SAV quadrangle maps and data
sheets for each SAV bed identified on the maps. SAV samples were
Identified to species on site or sent to the DNR for identification.
Citizens also volunteered to assist in the SAV ground survey under
guidance of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), Citizens Program for
the Chesapeake Bay (CPCB), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (F&WS).
This program entailed identifying and recording the location of SAV in
the Bay, using an identification guide of SAV and maps of their area
of interest. Each volunteer was asked to identify the location where
Figure 1. Location of 13 sections used for delineation of SAV
distribution patterns In Maryland Chesapeake Bay.