TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF OCEAN ACIDIFICATION ON STATE WATERS

Eric C. Schwaab, Chair (chosen by Governor)

Appointed by Governor: Robert T. Brown, Sr.; Thomas J. Miller, Ph.D.; Doug Myers; Talmage Petty.

Appointed by Senate President: Bill Ferguson

Appointed by House Speaker: Eric G. Luedtke

Ex officio: D. Lee Currey, designee of Secretary of the Environment, Bruce D. Michael, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources.

Staff: Bruce D. Michael

c/o Fisheries Service, Dept. of Natural Resources
Tawes State Office Building B2
580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 260-8627
e-mail: bruce.michael@maryland.gov
web: http://mddnr.chesapeakebay.net/mdoatf/index.cfm

In July 2014, the Task Force to Study the Impact of Ocean Acidification on State Waters was formed (Chapter 383, Acts of 2014).

The Task Force analyzed the best scientific findings available concerning ocean acidification, and the potential risks of such acidification on Maryland waters and fisheries. Also, the Task Force was to recommend strategies to mitigate the potential impact of ocean acidification on State waters and fisheries.

In January 2015, the Task Force submitted its report to the Governor and General Assembly.

Authorization for the Task Force ended June 30, 2015.

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