Maryland oyster growers and Chesapeake Bay advocates held an oyster roast in Annapolis to entice lawmakers to support bills to protect the mollusks.
Oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay are faring well, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ annual Fall Oyster Survey.
The bill calls on the state’s Department of Natural Resources to supervise 25 species under fishery management plans.
“It would basically shut these programs down,” said Allison Colden, Maryland executive director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Berlin singer on 'American Idol': Singer, songwriter with Berlin, ...
Congressional lawmakers and environmental organizations warn the administration could backtrack over 40 years of conservation progress.
“It would basically shut these programs down,” said Allison Colden, Maryland executive director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Berlin singer on 'American Idol': Singer, songwriter with ...