The Chesapeake Bay Watershed plans 64,000 square miles across six states (New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia), as well as the District of Columbia. As the largest estuary in the United States, the watershed is home to a range of different ecosystems, from forests to both freshwater and saltwater wetlands. The Chesapeake Bay Program was founded to address the pollution and degradation of these ecosystems and focuses on restoring and enhancing vital habitats, like wetlands. The Wetlands Workgroup aims to restore and enhance both the tidal and non-tidal wetlands of the Chesapeake Bay region through goals, such as improving mapping, addressing barriers to restoration, and expanding local stakeholder involvement. Despite 86% of wetlands in the region being non-tidal wetlands, as compared to tidal, non-tidal wetlands are under-discussed and under-prioritized when it comes to restoration and enhancement projects in the region. This research is focused on understanding current perceptions of non-tidal wetlands, identifying barriers to communication and participation in restoration projects, and developing a targeted strategy to better engage local stakeholders.