
Guidance Information for Critical Area Decision Makers
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![]() Critical Area Guidance 10% Rule Guidance |
![]() Living Shorelines: A Guide for Waterfront Property Owners |
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Backyard Makeover |
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Guidance Publications
- Bay Smart Guide
- Overview of House Bill 1253 - 2008 Legislation
(Adobe Acrobat file 220KB) - A Guide to the Conservation of Forest Interior Dwelling Birds in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area
(Adobe Acrobat file 270KB) - Critical Area 10% Rule Guidance Manual
- Private vs. State Tidal Wetlands
- Forest Mitigation
- Public Walkways
- Living Shorelines
- Backyard Makeover
- Golf Courses in the RCA - Final
- Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping - Chesapeake Bay Watershed - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- Local Government Assistance Guide - Critical Area Buffer
- Local Government Assistance Guide - Lot Coverage
For general questions ...
... or information about the Critical Area Program or questions relating to State oversight of local programs, e-mail Mary Owens or call 410-260-3480.










