Sponsor says Maryland can codify federal protections to shield species from federal rollbacks HB 578 would preserve Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act protections in Maryland, allow designation of essential habitats, and add clarifying language requested by farming and conservation stakeholders; sponsors and conservation groups urged a favorable report.

Maryland is stepping up to protect its wildlife with House Bill 578, aiming to safeguard the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act from federal rollbacks.

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Secretary enacts regulations to protect endangered wildlife and plants in Maryland The Secretary prohibits actions harmful to endangered species and sets permit conditions.

Maryland's new Senate Bill 946 could reshape the future of endangered species protection, igniting a fierce debate between conservationists and developers.

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