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National Park System

A network of areas managed by the U.S. National Park Service, including national parks, monuments, recreation areas, and historic sites, preserved for public enjoyment, education, and inspiration.

Chesapeake Bay Program

An ongoing federal-state partnership, authorized by law, focused on restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Secretary of the Interior

The head of the U.S. Department of the Interior, responsible for managing most federal lands, natural resources, and programs for Native Americans.

Advisory Commission

A group of individuals appointed to provide expert advice and recommendations on the management and operation of the new Chesapeake National Recreation Area.

Condemnation

The legal process by which a government takes private land for public use, even if the owner does not want to sell it (also known as eminent domain), typically with fair compensation.

Tidal tributaries

Rivers and streams that flow into a larger body of water (like the Chesapeake Bay) and are affected by the rise and fall of ocean tides.

Administrative jurisdiction