State of the Bay 2004 is an effort to report on the environmental heath of the Bay and to measure progress made towards achieving the goals of the Bay Restoration Plan. A comprehensive plan of action for Bay protection and management, the Bay Restoration Plan outlines more than 250 actions, including 74 priority actions, that address critical environmental problems facing the Bay, such as storm water and urban runoff pollution, habitat loss and degradation, and public health risks associated with seafood consumption and swimming near storm drain outlets. The Plan also outlines specific programs to address the environmental problems facing the Bay and identifies implementors, timelines, and funding needs.