ISSUES
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The Chesapeake Bay is one of Maryland’s most important natural resources -
We can achieve a balance between protecting the environment and promoting agricultural, commercial and residential development -
Promoting aquaculture is an effective way to help clean the bay while encouraging economic development in St Mary’s County
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Renewed and doubled Maryland's oyster shell recycling tax credit--boosted supply of shells avaliable for expanding oyster shoals that filter out pollutants in the bay -
Drove passage of new Agritourism law giving farmers more flexibility in using their land--increased economic opportunity while preserving St Mary's rural nature -
Fixed flawed bill that would have prevented most Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts--pushed through a corrective amendment on house floor
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Continue working with other Maryland Oyster Advisory Commission members to restore oyster habitats while ensuring watermen's future livelihood -
Improve aquaculture permitting process to ensure proper balance between providing opportunity to aquaculture farmer while preserving shoreline property owners' rights -
Support efforts to dredge behind the Conowingo Dam to reduce the flow of pollutants into the bay