LOBBYING CLIENT:
Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Matters: Matters pertaining to the Chesapeake Bay, including but not limited to, the financing of nutrient level reductions from point and non-point sources, non-tidal wetlands, land conservation, water quality, fisheries, and special funding sources for reducing nutrient levels in the Bay

Specific Legislation Tracked:

• HB119: Soil and water conservation districts; Attorney General to represent in any suits or actions.
• HB1332: DEQ; authority to issue and enforce permits etc. related to air and water pollution.
• HB1335: Natural Resources Commitment Fund; created.
• HB211: Water Protection Permit; exempts landowners whose construction or maintenance may impact wetlands.
• HB233: Dishwashing detergents; bans use of phosphorus therein for household dishwashing machines.
• HB29: Budget Bill.
• SB29: Budget Bill.
• SB423: DEQ; authority to issue and enforce permits etc. related to air and water pollution.
• SB511: Natural Resources Commitment Fund; created.