CCA Maryland OPPOSES the dredging of buried shell and OPPOSES House Bill 593.  

Belvedere Shoal, Tea Kettle, Seven Foot knoll, Gales Lumps, Flat Rock, Nine Foot Knoll.

These popular fishing spots are some of the twenty-seven spots that will be threatened by the highly destructive practice of buried shell dredging if House Bill 593 is passed.  (See full map below)

This bill proposes that Maryland DNR apply for permits to dredge buried oyster shells from the areas on the map to be moved elsewhere as directed by the oyster industry and the Oyster Recovery Partnership Board of Directors.

To view the full bill information and find links to each sponsors biography and information click here

This bill was introduced by Delegates Jacobs, Adams, Arentz, Boteler, Buckel, Cox, Ghrist, Griffith, Hartman, Hornberger, Howard, Mautz, McComas, McKay, Otto, Reilly, Rose and Wivell.

Do you live in their districts?   Each name above is linked to the delegates email so you can provide your comments directly to those elected to represent you.  

You can view a map of the state to find your district – or – search for your delegates and senators click here.

To learn more about the history of buried shell dredging, visit savemanowar.org