Water Quality

The beaches and creeks along Herring Bay show signs of ecological stress. Bacteria counts rise to unhealthy levels in the summer, our water clarity is poor, and our natural oyster population is down. AHB supports policies and actions that will help restore the health of our waters and fisheries.

  • Watershed Assessment Comments - June 2018

  • Testimony on Stormwater Fee - April 2015

  • Testimony on Stormwater Fee - November 2013

  • Testimony on Stormwater Fee - February 2013.

  • Testimony on Stormwater Fee - December 2011

  • Comments on Bay TMDL - November 2010

  • Testimony on Stream Buffers - August 2010

  • Testimony on Impact Fees - April 2010

  • Comments on Legislation Authorizing Use of Bay Funds for Sewer Systems in the Critical Area - February 2008

  • Comments on Proposed Stormwater Fee for Anne Arundel County - November 2007