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MA H766

MA H766
Relative to the preservation of Fowl Meadow


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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