i went to the dnr website, sent mail to several divisions via the feedback form
from
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/mailroom.asp
the choices are
Chesapeake Bay, Rivers, Streams, Coastal Bays and Watershed Information
Fisheries
Forestry
Licensing (titles, registration, etc)
Natural Resources Police (Enforcement, Hunter/Boater Safety, Laws & Regulations)
Public Lands (Parks and Forests)
Wildlife and Heritage
Message for the DNR Webmaster
Technical Problems with the DNR web site
Other Issue

i sent to the bold ones, figure 1 should reply with something


also went to
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/

and sent them a mail to check the legality, maybe the fed can help pressure them