Maryland Environmental Policy Act Webinar
This webinar, presented by CLA’s Evan Isaacson and Russ Stevenson, describes the Maryland Environmental Policy Act, a long-forgotten statute that has the potential to be a useful tool...
Read MoreClean Water Act Enforcement Webinar
This webinar focuses on how community members can use the law to protect their local waterways. CLA attorneys present an overview of the “citizen suit” provision of the...
Read MoreState Structures of Government: Embracing Our Differences
Waterways don’t respect state lines, but the rules often change from one Bay state to another. Understanding the unique governmental structure of each Bay state allows us all...
Read MoreGroundwater Permit and Spray Field Advocacy Opportunities in Maryland
This advocacy guide presents an overview of several legal and policy frameworks applicable to groundwater discharge permits in Maryland and includes some potential opportunities to advocate for greater...
Read MoreREPORT – Existing Chesapeake Bay Watershed Statutes and Regulations Affecting Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
This report identifies current statutes, regulations, and policies that protect and affect Chesapeake Bay’s submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and that of its tidal tributaries. By understanding what currently...
Read MoreTips for Commenting on PA’s Draft Phase III WIP
CLA created a document that provides suggestions for drafting comments on PA’s Draft Phase III WIP. Click here for drafting tips.
Read MoreCitizen’s Guide to Water Quality Permitting in Maryland
Understanding how citizens can participate in the Maryland National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process
Read MoreLegal Tools for Communities
Keeping an ear to the ground is key, through this you can contact local officials and get on mailing lists, monitor county hearing calendars, and set up Google...
Read MorePublic Participation in Maryland’s NPDES Permitting Program, a Training Toolkit
This toolkit is a companion document to our Maryland NPDES Permitting Citizen Guide. The toolkit explains how to use the guide to train your community to address water...
Read MoreAbout the Chesapeake Legal Alliance
Our Mission: To use the law to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed by providing pro bono legal assistance through a network of volunteer attorneys.
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