WASHINGTON – Yesterday, members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met to discuss continued federal efforts to support Chesapeake Bay restoration and the goals of the revised “Beyond 2025” watershed agreement. The lawmakers were joined by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz; Maryland Department of Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain; Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks; State Senator Sara Love, Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission; Anna Killius, Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission; and Hilary Falk of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
In the meeting, members of the delegation discussed the health of Chesapeake Bay, how the revised watershed agreement will allow for reaching Bay restoration goals, and the importance of continued federal partnership with states. Members heard from panelists about the importance of continued federal funding for the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program as well as for the other programs across the federal government that support Bay restoration and provide the technical and scientific information needed for efficient investment of public resources.
“I was glad to meet with the relevant stakeholders and learn more about their efforts to protect the health of the Chesapeake Bay," said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. "As a steadfast supporter of environmental conservation, preserving the Bay's vitality is critically important to all of us. I look forward to continuing these discussions and fighting to safeguard our precious natural resources."
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