Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act of 2025
Summary
SB 3463, the Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act of 2025, would amend a prior military construction law to bar the development of a golf course at Greenbury Point Conservation Area within Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Maryland. The bill specifically changes the existing statutory language so that the prohibition covers not only restrictions on public access, but also any construction of a golf course on the site.
The measure also clarifies that certain restrictions tied to environmental restoration of Greenbury Point remain permissible, so long as they are consistent with existing law and regulation. In practical terms, the bill would preserve the conservation-oriented status of the area and prevent the Navy or other authorized actors from using the prior authorization to move forward with golf course development there.
Impact
If enacted, the bill would directly amend Section 2855 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, narrowing and strengthening the existing limitation on actions at Greenbury Point. It would affect federal law governing Naval Support Activity Annapolis and would constrain future land-use decisions at the Greenbury Point Conservation Area by prohibiting golf course construction while preserving environmental restoration activities that comply with current legal and regulatory requirements.
Sentiment
The available record shows the bill was introduced by Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks and referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services, with no recorded votes or committee debate in the provided materials. Based on the bill text and title, the measure appears to reflect a protective, conservation-focused intent, with support likely centered on preserving public land and environmental resources at Greenbury Point. No opposing views are documented in the provided context.
Contention
The main point of contention implied by the bill is land use at Greenbury Point: whether the area should remain protected for conservation and environmental restoration or be available for golf course development. Supporters of the bill would likely favor conservation, environmental protection, and continued public or ecological use, while any opponents would likely be those interested in preserving flexibility for military or recreational development. The bill also draws a distinction between prohibited golf course construction and allowed environmental restoration, suggesting that the scope of permissible site management is a key issue.