Public Meetings re designation of Mallows Bay as a maritime heritage santuary

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Hello,  For the first time since 2000, NOAA has announced its intent to designate new sanctuaries under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. NOAA is asking for the public's input on protecting Mallows Bay-Potomac River, a maritime heritage resource area in Maryland. Members of the public, non-profit organizations, schools, small businesses, and others are encouraged to participate in these public meetings to help shape the future of Mallows Bay. The two meeting dates and details are: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Charles County Government Building 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, Maryland Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 2nd St., Annapolis, Maryland Both sessions will begin with an open house from 6:30 to 7:00 pm, followed by an official program and public comments from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The public is also encouraged to submit comments online via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Click the "Comment Now!" icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. Here is a short fisheries related question and answer flyer written by the Department. Further information can be found on our web site at dnr2.maryland.gov/ccs/Pages/mallowsbay.aspx. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/ Fisheries Service Maryland Department of Natural Resources 580 Taylor Ave B-2 Annapolis, MD 21401