Marylanders speak out: Chesapeake Bay
Earlier this month, we asked Marylanders what they thought about Governor O'Malley's stance on the Chesapeake Bay clean up efforts. As expected, Marylanders responded with thoughtful, creative ideas and touching stories about what the Bay means to Maryland. This month, we will be displaying many of these thought provoking stories and opinions.
On the Eastern Shore, there exists something of a cross-party consensus of concern about the state of the Chesapeake Bay. There is a need to champion measurable attempts to improve the quality and biological viability of Bay waters through insisting on accurate "state of the Bay" data, and instituting accountability alongside a timeline for improvements in water quality.
-- Nick, Queen Anne's County
The Chesapeake Bay is the heart of Maryland and feeds or is fed by everything we do in this state. You can't live in Maryland without being impacted by the state of our environment. I count on clean beaches, safe drinking water, proper trash disposal, and smog-free air. I hope we plan ahead so my children will be able to enjoy an unspoiled Maryland... I want us to be friendly to business without being unfriendly to the environment - which may mean tax incentives to make up for their careful use of our resources.
-- Eileen, Montgomery County
For more information on Governor O'Malley's stance on the Chesapeake Bay go here. If you have thoughts on how Maryland is attempting to restore Chesapeake Bay please share your story with us here.
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