Name: MD Water Management Strategy Area (Point Location)
Display Field: Area_Name
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPoint
Description: This web layer is for visualizing point location of Maryland Water Management Strategy Areas. Water Management Strategy areas in Maryland include the Aquia aquifer in the Annapolis Neck area of Anne Arundel County, the Upper and Lower Patapsco aquifers in the Indian Head areas of Charles County, and the Columbia aquifer beneath the Ocean Pines area in Worcester and help the County. Last Update: 09/19/2023
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Description: Areas experiencing excessive drawdown and/or salt water intrusion are delineated as Water Management Strategy Areas, and are given special consideration when issuing permits. This feature layer is intended to visualize management options for these areas include limiting withdrawals in the aquifer, directing withdrawals to a different aquifer, or requiring additional scrutiny and/or water level monitoring when permits are requested for these areas. Water Management Strategy areas in Maryland include the Aquia aquifer in the Annapolis Neck area of Anne Arundel County, the Upper and Lower Patapsco aquifers in the Indian Head areas of Charles County, and the Columbia aquifer beneath the Ocean Pines area in Worcester and help the County. Maryland WMSA area has been updated based on Maryland Geological Survey Report, Named "Maryland Coastal Plain Aquifer Information System: Hydrogeologic Framework [OFR 12-02-20]"Last Updated: 09/18/2023
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Copyright Text: SPWAD, Water Supply Program, MDE, MGS