On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Charles County Commissioners invited citizens to participate in a Snakehead Naming Contest. From more than 400 entries, a judging panel selected the top three entries to move forward in the contest. Go to www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/Snakehead-Naming-Contest and vote for your favorite. The top three entries are: Chesapeake Bay Channa Fish Asian River Fish Spotted Channa Channa is a genus of the Channidae family of snakehead fish. The final, winning name will be sent to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for consideration as the snakehead’s new, “official” name. Commissioner Ken Robinson (District 1) said, “The public’s response and global media attention to first phase of this contest has been great for Charles County. I always consider part of my job to be a cheerleader for the county and to sometimes engage the citizens with something fun. The snakehead contest has achieved both those goals and then some.” Cast your vote today at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/Snakehead-Naming-Contest. Only one submission per individual will be accepted. Voting ends Thursday, March 20, 2014, 11:59 p.m. EST. For more information, contact the Public Information Office at 301-885-2779 or PressRoom@CharlesCountyMD.gov. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service […]
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