Efforts to try and control nearshore grass growth have come down to legislation written by State Senator Mike McKay( SB837) and our Delegate Jim Hinebaugh (HB910).
These bills will have hearings in Annapolis on Feb 20 and 23rd respectively. They will require Brookfield Power to lower the lake for at least 30 days during the winter each year. This historically has prevented growth by killing the grass by exposing it to the cold temperatures. Brookfield refuses to do this so legislation was drafted by the County and other stakeholders with the support of Mike and Jim.
Following are the email addresses of both committee chairmen who will hold these hearings. Please write them and express your support for both Bills.
- HB910 – Marc.Korman@house.state.md.us (Environment & Transportation)
- SB837 – Brian.Feldman@senate.state.md.us (Education & Environment)
Your support is critical to the Bill’s success.
