# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 25. Public Watershed Associations

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 25-103

(a) On a petition filed under Sec. 25-201 of this title, the county commissioners, county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may establish a watershed association.

(b) A watershed association may:

  (1) construct, operate, and maintain a watershed project for:

    (i) watershed protection;

    (ii) flood prevention;

    (iii) recreation;

    (iv) soil conservation;

    (v) drainage;

    (vi) the conservation, development, storage, use, and disposal of water for any beneficial purpose in watershed and subwatershed areas; or

    (vii) the protection of areas subject to sediment or erosion damage; and

  (2) cooperate with local, State, and federal units of government.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)