The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public review and comment on a draft proposal and environmental assessment establishing the Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties. The proposal would conserve up to 40,000 acres in fee-title acquisitions or easements from willing sellers across […] Continue reading "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Input on Proposed National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Maryland"

Update regarding pending legislation HB979/SB915 “The Biodiversity and Agriculture Protection Act” (aka, the Maryland Invasive Plant Species bill), which will improve Maryland’s existing invasive plant legislation. Since the State passed its first invasive plant law in 2011, Maryland has prohibited the sale of just six Tier 1 plants, or 2% of our 300 recognized invasive plants.  […] Continue reading "Ban the Sale Of Harmful Invasive Plants in Maryland!"

Senate Bill 0915 (SB0915) was heard by the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Support was overwhelmingly positive with only one witness in opposition. During last night’s hearing in the Senate, Judy Fulton, Vice President of the Maryland Native Plant Society and invasive plant expert, reported that Delegate Foley, the […] Continue reading "Maryland SB0915 Hearing March 5, 2024"

House Bill 0979 (HB0970) was heard by the Environment and Transportation Committee on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Support was overwhelmingly positive with only one witness in opposition. The next step is to make sure that the committee votes and records a favorable resolution. Hopefully that vote will take place before March 18th which is the […] Continue reading "Maryland HB0979 Hearing Feb 28, 2024"

HB0979 Agriculture – Invasive Plant Species – Regulation (Biodiversity and Agriculture Protection Act) Sponsored by Delegate Foley Status In the House – Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. For a further understanding of the bill being heard tomorrow afternoon – click on this link: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0979 Then click on “Fiscal and Policy Note”. The FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE […] Continue reading "Action Needed for Maryland HB0979"