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Legislation and Policy

CLA provides support to citizens, community groups, and environmental advocates working to implement local, state, and federal laws that protect our waterways and to prevent laws that would undermine environmental progress. CLA assists Bay watershed advocates enforce environmental laws and fight for a better future for the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and its communities.     

Projects related to Legislation and Policy

Improving Maryland Proposed Nutrient Credit Trading Regulations
A CLA volunteer attorney assisted the Maryland Clean Agriculture Coalition and the...
Maryland Critical Area Law, Anne Arundel County Habitat Protection Mapping
CLA volunteer attorneys are assisting Magothy River Association review Anne Arundel County’s...
Testimony in Favor of Proposed Oyster Restoration Legislation
A CLA volunteer attorney assisted the Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy (MRC) prepare testimony...
Worcester County Critical Area Plan Implementation
A CLA volunteer attorney is reviewing Worcester County’s existing implementation plan and...

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