Political Quotes

“July is National Lake Appreciation Month. This nationwide initiative is sponsored by the North American Lake Management Society, a non-profit organization focused on making partnerships between citizens, scientists, and professionals to protect our Nation's lakes and reservoirs. National Lake Appreciation Month began in 2012 as a way to encourage us to explore and enjoy America's many beautiful lakes, as well as increase efforts to clean and protect them. In addition to recreational uses such as boating, fishing, and swimming, lakes provide a variety of environmental and health benefits. They absorb rainfall and runoff from land, help prevent floods, provide drinking water, regulate the climate, and provide homes for precious wildlife. The Environmental Protection Agency's National Lake Assessment, conducted in 2007 and again in 2012, revealed that many of our lakes are imperiled due to poor nearshore habitat, too many nutrients, invasive plants and animals, and other threats. By protecting the health of our lakes, we defend the vitality of the animals and plants that depend on them and ensure that we can enjoy them for years to come. This year, Maryland has joined 23 other States in celebrating National Lake Appreciation Month and in affirming the importance of lakes for our drinking water, energy production, food production, and recreational value. Maryland boasts 60 large lakes over 5 acres in size, and over 100 lakes in total.…”