Guides + Reports

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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CLA created a document that provides suggestions for drafting comments on PA’s Draft Phase III WIP. Click here for drafting tips.
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Understanding how citizens can participate in the Maryland National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process
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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...
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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...
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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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