Maryland Critical Area Presentations
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Building in the Critical Area Becoming Bay Smart Workshop February 25, 2012 Adkins Arboretum (8.23 MB .pdf file) |
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Shoreline Construction Becoming Bay Smart Workshop February 25, 2012 Adkins Arboretum (1.33 MB .pdf file) |
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The Buffer and HPAs Becoming Bay Smart Workshop February 25, 2012 Adkins Arboretum (1.48 MB .pdf file) |
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Overview of the Program Becoming Bay Smart Workshop February 25, 2012 Adkins Arboretum (1.94 MB .pdf file) |
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Getting
Connected: Using Online Resources for Project Review Critical Area Commission Coastal Training Program September 21, 2011 (8.5 MB .pdf file) |
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Reviewing and
Inspecting |
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The Variance
Process |
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General
Project Review Procedures |
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New Directions in Maryland's Critical Area Law Maryland Association of Counties Meeting August 18, 2011 (13 MB .pdf file) |
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The Critical Area
Buffer Understanding the Regulations (2.4 MB .pdf file) May 2011 |
 Buffer Management Plans (794 KB .pdf file) May 2011 |
 Buffer Management Plans Case Studies (2.3 MB .pdf file) May 2011 |
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
A Citizen's Guide to
Maryland's Critical Area Program
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.
