Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Protection Zones
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Protection Zones WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces delineations of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) protection zones. The zones are delineated in the Code of Maryland Regulation (COMAR) 08.02.01.12. The most recent update became effective February 8, 2021. This notice supersedes any notices about delineations of SAV protection zones issued prior to February 8, 2021. PROHIBITED GEAR IN SAV PROTECTION ZONES The use of a hydraulic clam dredge, traditional bottom dredge, or shinnecock rake in an SAV protection zone is prohibited. WHY THIS IS NECESSARY SAV protection zones are delineated for the protection from uprooting and the restoration of SAV. The zones are delineated in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §4-1006.1, Annotated Code of Maryland. AREAS The following areas are SAV protection zones: County of SAV Protection Zone Page Numbers Anne Arundel 1 Calvert 2—3 Dorchester 3—4 Kent 4—5 Queen Anne’s 5—6 Saint Mary’s 6—8 Somerset 8—18 Talbot 18—23 Worcester 23—26 Anne Arundel County All of the waters of Old Colony Cove and Herring Bay enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near the shore of Old Colony Cove along the shore at the entrance to Herrington Harbour defined by Lat. 38°43.709' N, Long. 76°32.510' W; then running approximately 309° True to a point at or near the shore of Old Colony Cove defined by Lat. 38°44.126' N, Long. 76°33.160' W; then running southeasterly along the shore to the point of beginning. Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Protection Zones — Effective 2/8/2021 Calvert County All of the waters of Nan Cove and Patuxent River enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near the eastern shore of the mouth of Rock Creek defined by Lat. 38°25.301' N, Long. 76°33.484' W; then running approximately 180° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°25.268' N, Long. 76°33.485' W; then running approximately 102° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°25.234' N, Long. 76°33.287' W; then running approximately 62° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°25.282' N, Long. 76°33.169' W; then running approximately 18° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°25.331' N, Long. 76°33.149' W; then running approximately 272° True to a point at or near the eastern shore at the entrance of Nan Cove defined by Lat. 38°25.332' N, Long. 76°33.180' W; then running westerly along the shore to the point of beginning. All of the waters of Grapevine Cove, Nan Cove, and Patuxent River enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near the western shore of Broomes Island defined by Lat. 38°24.702' N, Long. 76°33.153' W; then running approximately 13° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°25.007' N, Long. 76°33.060' W; then running approximately 319° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°25.125' N, Long. 76°33.186' W; then running approximately 13° True to a point at or near the western shore at the entrance of Nan Cove defined by Lat. 38°25.342' N, Long. 76°33.119' W; then running southerly along the shore to the point of beginning. All of the waters of Grammers Cove and Patuxent River enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near the shore defined by Lat. 38°24.527' N, Long. 76°31.274' W; then running approximately 310° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°24.709' N, Long. 76°31.552' W; then running approximately 259° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°24.674' N, Long. 76°31.779' W; then running approximately 351° True to a point at or near the shore defined by Lat. 38°24.750' N, Long. 76°31.794' W; then running easterly along the shore to the point of beginning. All of the waters of Patuxent River enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near the western shore of Hungerford Creek defined by Lat. 38°20.967' N, Long. 76°28.259' W; then running approximately 237° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°20.941' N, Long. 76°28.311' W; then running approximately 311° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°21.046' N, Long. 76°28.464' W; then running approximately 26° True to a point at or near the western shore of Coster Cove defined by Lat. 38°21.090' N, Long. 76°28.435' W; then running southeasterly along the shore to the point of beginning. All of the waters of Patuxent River enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near the southern tip of the western shore of Solomons Island at Sandy Point defined by Lat. 38°18.987' N, Long. 76°27.329' W; then running approximately 133° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°18.908' N, Long. 76°27.224' W; then running approximately 46° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°19.038' N, Long. 76°27.052' W; then running approximately 358° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°19.209' N, Long. 76°27.059' W; then running approximately 321° True to a point at or near the northern shore of Solomons Island defined by Lat. 38°19.264' N, Long. 76°27.114' W; then running southwesterly along the shore to the point of beginning. Page 2 of 26 Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Protection Zones — Effective 2/8/2021 All of the waters of Patuxent River enclosed by a line beginning at a point north of Drum Point defined by Lat. 38°19.334' N, Long. 76°25.538' W; then running approximately 231° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°19.309' N, Long. 76°25.579' W; then running approximately 288° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°19.473' N, and Long. 76°26.211' W; then running approximately 254° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°19.333' N, Long. 76°26.853' W; then running approximately 275° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°19.347' N, Long. 76°27.054' W; then running approximately 315° True to a point at or near the southern shore of Ship Point defined by Lat. 38°19.383' N, Long. 76°27.009' W; then running easterly along the shore to the point of beginning. Dorchester County All of the waters of Northeast Cove, Muddy Creek, Swan Pond, Swan Pond Creek, Long Creek, Okahanikan Cove, Pone Cove, Holland Straits, Hooper Strait, and Chesapeake Bay enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near the shore of Cove Point defined by Lat. 38°08.883’ N, Long. 76°03.073’ W; then running approximately 274° True to a point on the shore of Northeast Island defined by Lat. 38°08.956’ N, Long. 76°04.219’ W; then running approximately 199° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°7.826’ N, Long. 76°04.742’ W; then running approximately 323° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°07.966’ N, Long. 76°04.875’ W; then running approximately 290° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°08.142’ N, Long. 76°05.471’ W; then running approximately 359° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°09.151’ N, Long. 76°05.473’ W; then running approximately 0° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°09.652’ N, Long. 76°05.462’ W; then running approximately 0° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°10.307’ N, Long. 76°05.454’ W; then running approximately 3° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°11.596’ N, Long. 76°05.365’ W; then running approximately 60° True to a point at or near the shore of Kits Point defined by Lat. 38°12.171’ N, Long. 76°04.088’ W; then running southerly along the shore to the point of beginning. All of the waters of Great Cove, Piney Island Cove, Long Creek, Holland Straits, and Tangier Sound enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near the shore of Cove Point defined by Lat. 38°08.883' N, Long. 76°03.073' W; then running approximately 214° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°08.370' N, Long. 76°03.484' W; then running approximately 105° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°08.185' N, Long. 76°02.624' W; then running approximately 48° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°08.820' N, Long. 76°01.725' W; then running approximately 22° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°10.252' N, Long. 76°00.958' W; then running approximately 329° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°12.134' N, Long. 76°02.367' W; then running approximately 281° True to a point at or near the entrance to Fin Creek defined by Lat. 38°12.229' N, Long. 76°02.962' W; then running southerly along the shore to the point of beginning. All of the waters of Trippe Bay, Brannock Bay, and Covey Creek enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near Mills Point defined by Lat. 38°34.476’ N, Long. 76°18.111’ W; then running approximately 342° True to a point defined by Lat.