Environment - Stream and Floodplain Restoration Projects - Requirements and Limitations

Summary

The bill directs the Maryland Department of the Environment to adopt storm‑water regulations that prioritize capturing runoff near its source, protect existing streams, and require environmental site design in development plans. It also restricts the use of stream or floodplain restoration projects for meeting mitigation, permit or total‑maximum‑daily‑load requirements, and adds reporting and public‑input duties. The goal is to improve water quality, reduce flooding, and preserve stream health.

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