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The Chesapeake Bay is the largest and most productive estuary in the United States.
Created in 1984 by the Critical Area Act, the Commission is a 29-member autonomous body appointed by the Governor. The Commission is responsible for upholding the three goals of the Critical Area Law: to minimize adverse impacts on water quality from stormwater runoff; conserve fish, wildlife and plant habitat; and establish land use policies to accommodate growth, but recognize that human activities in the Critical Area can create adverse environmental impacts....(More)
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Annapolis, MD 21401
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