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130 MARYLAND MANUAL which will provide enjoyment for the general public through a setting of natural solitude (Natural Resources Article, sees. 8-401 to 8-404). UPPER POTOMAC RIVER COMMISSION Chairman: John J. McMullen, Jr., 1977 Allegany County Representative: William L. Geppert, 1975 Garrett County Representative: John Adams, Jr., 1979 Savage River Dam, Westernport 21562 Telephone: 359-3201 The Upper Potomac River Commission, established in 1935, consists of three members appointed for six-year terms. The Governor appoints the Chairman, the Commissioners of Allegany County appoint a second member, and the Commissioners of Garrett County appoint a third. The Commission has jurisdiction over the water resources of Allegany County and of Election District Number 4 (Bloomington) in Garrett County. In July, 1953, the Commission took charge of the Savage River Dam, erected by the Army Corps of Engineers (Acts 1935, chap. 409; Acts 1936, chap. 143; Acts 1947, chap. 165). MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST Chairman: George S. Wills, 1977 Vice Chairman: Mrs. Thomas B. Eastman, 1976 Treasurer: Charles R. Anderson, 1976 Secretary: Richard W. Emory, Jr., 1974 Ex officio members: Marvin Mandel, Governor of Maryland; Julian Lapides, designate of William S. James, President of the Senate; John Hanson Briscoe, Speaker of the House of Delegates. Trustees: Jeanette Leath, 1974; Mrs. J. M. P. Wright, 1974; John E. dark, 1975; Lucile Roeder, 1975; Charles E. Wise, Jr., 1975; K. King Burnett, 1976; Mrs. T. Hughlett Henry, Jr., 1977; Milton Kaufmann, 1977. Paul Allen, Director Margaret R. Jones, Administrative Assistant 8 E. Mulberry Street, Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 383-4264 The Maryland Environmental Trust was created by Chapter 648, Acts of 1967, to conserve, improve, stimulate and perpetuate the aesthetic, natural health, scenic and cultural qualities of the Mary- land environment. The Trust is also to encourage the people of the State to do so and to promote the continuing interest in and study in such matters. The Trust consists of fifteen trustees of whom twelve were origi- nally appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms varying from one to four years. As the initial terms expired, the trustees elected the successors for four year terms. The Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates serve as ex officio members. The Commission sel- ects its own officers, the Director of the Trust, and other employees as may be necessary. The Trust absorbed and expanded the functions and activities of the Governor's Committee to Keep Maryland Beautiful (Natural Re- sources Article, sees. 3-201 to 3-211). Appropriations 1973 1974 General Funds ................. $47,693 $52,589 Staff: 3. |
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