Ed, nearly all of the Ocean Pines subdivision, especially the original so-called undeveloped areas, were more or less grandfathered in terms of wetlands protection. I don't believe in this instance that only the county can be accused of allowing the filling of wetlands.

Part of those granddfathered agreements included where homes could be built, how many, etc. I believe the agreements were between 589 Corporation, the county, the state, and the federal government via the Corps of Engineers.

In short, one cannot apply current wetlands regulations to the areas you describe.