Maryland Code, Local Government § 25-601

(1) watershed protection;

(2) flood prevention;

(3) recreation;

(4) soil conservation;

(5) drainage; and

(6) the conservation, development, storage, use, and disposal of water for any beneficial purpose.

(b)(1) A watershed association shall submit to the clerk of the circuit court in the appropriate county a book, to be known as the “easement record”, that contains each easement for maintenance or right-of-way, according to the original design specifications or for not less than 20 feet, that the watershed association has in the county.

(2) A watershed association shall keep the easement record current.

(3) The clerk of a circuit court shall make an easement record available for inspection by the public.