Maryland Code, Local Government § 25-202

(1) clearly describe the area's location, boundaries, and problems to be addressed by the establishment of a watershed association;

(2) describe the public benefit or the public health, safety, or welfare that would be promoted by establishing a watershed project for watershed protection, flood prevention, recreation, soil conservation, drainage, or the conservation, development, storage, use, and disposal of water for any beneficial purpose; and

(3) request the establishment of a watershed association for the purposes listed in item (2) of this subsection.