Environmental
Wetlands in Maryland are protected under both federal (Clean Water Act Section 404) and state law administered by:
AMREC
BMDE (Maryland Department of the Environment) through Nontidal Wetlands Protection Act and Critical Area Act✓ Correct
CSDAT
DThe Maryland Real Estate Commission
Explanation
MDE administers Maryland's wetlands protection programs including the Nontidal Wetlands Protection Act and Critical Area provisions for tidal wetlands.
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