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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the protection of property owned by the Commonwealth and part of the Blue Hills Reservation referred to as Fowl Meadow. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a protective buffer zone around Fowl Meadow, a unique natural area located in Milton and Canton, Massachusetts, which encompasses open meadows, wetlands, and woods. Specifically, it prohibits any development within 1000 feet of Fowl Meadow or any land directly adjacent to it if that development would negatively impact the area. A negative impact is defined as any change to the land's grade, water flow, or topography that would prevent rare or endangered species from inhabiting at least two of the distinct natural features within Fowl Meadow, such as the meadows, wetlands, or woods.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4667 (on 10/03/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H766 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H766 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H766.pdf |
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