Natural Resources – Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Surveys
Sponsor: Dana Stein (District 11B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 512 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'aerial survey' for purposes of surveying submerged aquatic vegetation to include other surveys that encompass certain geographic areas and use certain methodologies; and requiring the Department of Natural Resources to study and report to the General Assembly on the implications and feasibility of using alternative methods other than an aerial survey to delineate SAV protection zones on or before December 1, 2025.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 14FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bassett, Elle | Arundel Rivers Federation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bassett, Elle | Arundel Rivers Federation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Swanson, Taylor | Assateague Coastal Trust | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilkinson, nanci | Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church Environmental Justice Ministry | Position only |
| FAV | Myers, Doug | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Behler, Dylan | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ford, Benjamin | ShoreRivers | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ford, Benjamin | ShoreRivers | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harrison, Herman | Talbot Watermen Association | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Stein, Delegate Steinlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Stein, Delegate Steinlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Stein, Dana | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stein, Dana | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Behler, Dylan | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |