Lower Choptank River (CHOMH2)
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SAV area in segment CHOMH2 increased from none in 2000 to 59.95 ha in 2001. This segment accounted for only a small amount (0.34%) of SAV in the Middle Bay Zone. The Tier I goal (186.95 ha) was not met for this segment and has not been met for this segment since the inception of the aerial survey in 1978. This is the first time SAV has been observed in segment CHOMH2 since 1997.

SAV was observed on the north shore from above Chlora Point to La Trappe Creek (Maps 044, 045).