The mighty Patuxent River, which flows through Maryland (not to be confused with the Pawtuxet River in Rhode Island), is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The three main river drainages in ...

If Maryland is “America in Miniature,” then the Patuxent River is the linkage for that miniature America. It is the largest and longest river whose watershed lies completely within the state.

The Patuxent River Commission, with about 35 members, was formed in 1984, ... Monitor every point of discharge into the river and make sure that the permit holder is held accountable. 3.