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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)
Critical Area Commission
1804 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Telephone:410-260-3460
Fax:410-974-5338
Call 410-260-3460 or Email Us