Re: Arnold MD Development

Marcia Watson-Whitmyre (mww@UDel.Edu)
Tue, 27 Oct 1998 12:44:15 -0500 

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Noel,  Ellen, Christine,
Thank you all for your responses to the Arnold development issue.  MDOsprey
comes through again- this is the most helpful group of people I have ever come
across.  My next step will be to discuss with Mr. Fischbach the issues that you
raise;  getting information about what species have been present, the nature of
the pond, whether there are deed restrictions, etc. should clarify the possible
path forward.  I believe that Mr. Fischbach has already hired a lawyer, but I
don't know if it is one familiar with environmental law.  However, it shows how
serious he is in pursuing this.  It's a shame he didn't use the money years ago
to just buy the land! Thanks again, and I'll let you know how this plays out.
Marcia W-W

Noel Wamer wrote:

> I would like to offer a small clarification to Ellen's clarification.  The
> term Critical Habitat as used in the context of the Federal Endangered
> Species Act is probably misnamed and is misunderstood by most people.  Its
> usage does not refer to habitats, as we generally think of them, such as
> mixed hardwood forest, tidal salt marsh, etc.  A Critical Habitat as used
> under the Act is a specific geographical area or areas where the protection
> of the listed species is considered to be essential for it's continued
> survival.  Not all listed species have designated Critical Habitats.
> Critical Range might be a better term.
>
> Disclaimer:  I am not familiar with the Maryland protected species laws.
> The usage of the term in regard to these laws may differ.
>
> Later...
>
> Noel Wamer
> Parsippany, NJ, US
> nwamer@nac.net -- http://www.users.nac.net/nwamer
> "A strange bird may cause a slight unrest until it is named..."
>                                                              (Walker Percy)



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