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List of State Officials - Robert (Bob) L. Ehrlich Jr, Governor; Michael S. Steele, Lt. Governor; Kendl P. Philbrick, MDE Secretary 

Volume II, Number 8

 December 2006

eMDE is a monthly publication of the Maryland Department of the Environment. It covers articles on current environmental issues and events in the state. 

Oyster Basket  

Shellfish are "grown" and harvested from aquaculture farms such as the Circle "C" Oyster Farm shown here in St. Mary's County. They require an aquaculture permit to assure safe, good-quality food product.

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