Report Pollution

We Encourage You to Report Incidents.
Contact Your Local Environmental Agency:

State of Maryland:

Department of Natural Resources’ Chesapeake Bay Safety and Environmental Hotline 866.633.4686 is a toll-free phone number for Maryland citizens to call to report a problem on the tidal portions of Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay and the Coastal Bays. One phone call will direct citizens to the appropriate agency to make a report 24 hours a day 7 days a week to report any of the following:

  • Fish Kill or Algal Bloom
  • Floating Debris that Poses a Hazard to Navigation
  • Illegal Fishing Activity
  • Public Sewer Leak or Overflow
  • Oil or Hazardous Material Spill
  • Critical Area or Wetlands Violation

Maryland Department of the Environment: 866.633.4686 A 24-hour hotline to report any environmental emergency that poses an immediate threat to the public health or the well-being of the environment such as oil and chemical spills or accidents causing releases of pollutants.

US Coast Guard Baltimore Command Center: 410.576.2525

US Coast Guard Station Annapolis: 410. 267. 8107

Maryland Natural Resources Police: 410.260.8940 or 410.260.8888 (24-hour hotline)

Anne Arundel County

Citizens are encouraged to dial # 3-1-1 to reach an Anne Arundel County customer service representative who will listen to your concern and take action. Representatives are available 24 hours 7 days a week to take your call.

24-Hour Environmental Hotline: 410.222.7777
Erosion and Sediment Control: 410.222.7763

City of Annapolis

Annapolis – Office of Environmental Policy: 410.260.2200

Get Involved

The Federation is effective because of the people who live,
work and play on the South, West and Rhode Rivers.

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