The Chesapeake Bay region is rich in natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources and the many stories that go with them. Organizing these stories in a series of themes that weave together the whole Bay story and link to the watershed is a key part of the Gateways Network.

The Gateways Network uses a hierarchy of themes to help organize Bay stories. All Gateways fit within these themes, providing a way for linking stories between different sites and giving specific stories a Bay context.

The Gateways Network provides technical and financial assistance to enhance interpretation of Chesapeake Bay stories at designated Gateways.

• Chesapeake Bay interpretive themes (22 KB)