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Growth from BRAC worth being considered
The Aegis, June 13, 2008

Dear Editor,

Let's protect Maryland's natural heritage.

As a resident of Harford County, I am deeply concerned about the impact of BRAC on Maryland's natural heritage. I cherish our beautiful open spaces, wliderness and family farms, so when I learned that Maryland's Smart Growth Law hasn't been updated from 10 years, I became very nervous about how the influx in our population will affect land development. Maryland's population is expected to increase by 17 percent over the next 20 years.

I am not opposed to development, but I believe it is important to develop in a way that is sustainable and protects our natural heritage.

I urge people concerned about this issue to pressure Governor Martin O'Malley to introduce legislation next session that would modernize our Smart Growth Law. It's important for everyone who cares about this issue to get invovled so that county governments are required to comply with local government plans, rather than making exceptions for the development industry.

Shanna