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More than 2,000 cargo vessels and cruise ships call on the Port every year, moving approximately 40 million tons of cargo. This process supports Maryland’s economy with an annual revenue of approximately $1.4 billion and generates more than 19,000 jobs that are directly related to Port commerce. As they travel, these ships pass through the Chesapeake Bay—one of Maryland’s natural treasures and the nation’s largest estuary. The Maryland Port Administration, along with many partners, works to ensure that the vessels calling on Maryland have safe and navigable channels, and that the residents of Maryland have clean, safe, and protected waters. Maintaining the delicate balance between economic prosperity and environmental stewardship is a top priority. |
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The Port community draws
on both public participation and the best science available to meet these dual commitments. On this web site, you’ll discover how: · Dredging & the Environment highlights the beneficial use of dredged material, including projects at Hart-Miller Island and Poplar Island, and the monitoring programs that safeguard human and ecological health. · The Dredged Material Management Program explains how citizens and scientists play an active role in dredging decisions, with access to meeting dates and summaries. · Navigating Safe Channels describes the ways in which navigation routes are clearly marked and competing activities are managed safely. · Environmental Studies & School Programs explains what the Maryland Port Administration offers for teachers and students and how it supports capital programs like schoolyard greening. The Maryland Port
Administration is committed to protecting the safety of its users and to
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