# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 25. Public Watershed Associations

### Subtitle 4. Watershed Work Plan

#### Section 25-401

(a)

  (1) The board of directors of the watershed association shall develop a work plan for the watershed or subwatershed area.

  (2) The watershed work plan may include:

    (i) watershed protection;

    (ii) flood prevention;

    (iii) recreation;

    (iv) soil conservation;

    (v) drainage; and

    (vi) the conservation, development, storage, use, and disposal of water for any beneficial purpose.

(b) In developing the watershed work plan, the board of directors:

  (1) shall engage the services of private engineers; or

  (2) may use the services of planners and engineers of local, State, and federal units of government.

(c) A member or an agent of the board of directors:

  (1) may enter the land to make surveys and examinations for developing a watershed work plan; and

  (2) is liable for actual damage done to any land entered during a survey or examination.

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