Board of Public Works Awards $3.8 Million for Baltimore City Parks
Five Projects to Improve Accessibility, Connectivity and Usability The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources item that allocates $3,875,000 to...
View ArticleBoard Approves $6 Million for Fort Washington Ice Center
Program Open Space Funding Used to Rebuild Facility Former Tucker Road Ice Skating Center The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources item that provides $6...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Expands Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area
Charles County Acquisition Enhances Conservation and Recreation The Board of Public Works unanimously approved the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to acquire 182 acres in Charles County as an...
View Article$3 Million Approved for Rural Legacy Program
Conservation Easements Protect Farmland, Forests and Waterways Upper Patapsco Rural Legacy Area The Board of Public Works today approved Rural Legacy Program grants totaling $3 million that will...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves $3 Million for Oyster Recovery
Funding for Large-Scale Restoration, Marylanders Grow Oysters and State Sanctuaries The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has been approved to invest more than $3 million in oyster recovery and...
View Article$2.1 Million Approved for Rural Legacy Program
Conservation Easements Protect Farmland and Watersheds Mid-Maryland Washington Rural Legacy Area The Board of Public Works today approved Rural Legacy Program grants totaling $2.1 million that will...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves $2.14 Million for New Park in Gaithersburg
Program Open Space Provides Funds to Convert Former Office Site The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources item to commit $2.14 million in Program...
View ArticleMaryland Arbor Day 2019 Celebrated
Day to Highlight Trees and Those Who Help Them Grow Following an annual tradition, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources honored Maryland Arbor Day by delivering tree seedlings to state...
View ArticleRural Legacy Program Reaches Milestone
100,000 Acres Conserved Over 20 Years With the Board of Public Works’ approval of five new conservation easements, Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program has now conserved more than 100,000 acres of land...
View ArticleDepartment Honors Maryland’s First Class of Climate Change Professionals
State Developing Leaders to Address Climate Challenges Photo by Joe Andrucyk The Hogan administration today recognized 40 professionals as Maryland’s first class of Climate Change Professionals, an...
View ArticleNew State Park Reservation System Launches in Spring
Vendor Hiring Workers in Maryland; Consumers Save Money The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has contracted with a new vendor to manage reservations for the state park system. CAMIS, a company...
View ArticleDepartment Partners with St. Mary’s County and U.S. Navy on Waterfront Property
Program Open Space Acquisition will Provide Access to Patuxent River The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced today that the Board of Public Works unanimously approved the acquisition of...
View ArticleOcean City Beach Replenishment Scheduled for Fall
Federal, State and Local Partnership to Restore Beaches and Berms The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved $4.6 million in funding for regularly-scheduled beach and berm nourishment and...
View ArticleNatural Resources Celebrates Maryland Arbor Day
Outstanding Tree Farmer and Tree Farm Inspector of the Year Recognized The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is celebrating Maryland Arbor Day today with citations and seedlings. Maryland Forest...
View ArticleNew Waterfront Park and Regional Headquarters Slated for Calvert County
Board Approves Department Acquisition along Patuxent River The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources acquisition of 1.83 acres in Calvert County...
View ArticleMaryland Municipalities Receive Parks and Playgrounds Funding
Department Funds Projects from Aberdeen to Williamsport The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced the awarding of 23 Community Parks and Playgrounds Program grants – totaling $2.5...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves Cecil County Acquisition
460-Acre Parcel Set to Become Bohemia River State Park The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources item to acquire 460 acres in Cecil County for the...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves Expansion of Chesapeake Forest Lands
Program Open Space Acquisition Supports Economy, Environment and Recreation Chesapeake Forest Lands will increase by 1,664 acres following Board of Public Works approval today of a Maryland Department...
View ArticleGovernor Hogan Honors Department of Natural Resources Employee
Maryland Forester Brian Stupak Cited for Commitment to Citizens and Customer Service Maryland Department of Natural Resources employee Brian Stupak was honored by the Hogan Administration today with...
View ArticleSecretary’s Message: August 2017
Growing Access to Public Lands One of the key objectives in our mission at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is to provide diverse outdoor recreation opportunities for our citizens and...
View ArticleNew Grant Program Funds Nature-Based Solutions to Protect Coastal Communities
Four Demonstration Projects Proposed Photo: “Sunset After the Storm” by Krystle Chick The Board of Public Works today approved funding for a new Coastal Resiliency Grant Program to help Maryland’s...
View ArticleNew State Park Slated for Western Maryland
Ecologically-Important Area Conserved and Preserved; Public Access and Recreation Expanded The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved the Maryland Department of Natural Resources acquisition...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves $23 Million for 17 Rural Legacy Program Grants
Grants Permanently Protect 6,500 Acres Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Board of Public Works, including Comptroller Peter Franchot and Treasurer Nancy Kopp, unanimously adopted a Maryland...
View ArticleSassafras Natural Resources Management Area Expands
The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved the Maryland Department of Natural Resources acquisition of 191 acres in Kent County as an addition to Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area,...
View ArticleGovernor Larry Hogan, Board of Public Works Announce $7.6 Million for Park...
Board of Public Works Approves Department of Natural Resources Items Herring Run Stream by Steven Brown The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a series of Maryland Department of Natural...
View ArticleMaryland Environmental Trust Protects Scenic Farm in Talbot County
Easement Covers 232 Acres of Countryside Farm and Forest Land The Maryland Environmental Trust, partnering with the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, has permanently protected 232 acres of farm and...
View ArticleGovernor Hogan Honors Employee for Customer Service
Somers Cove Marina Executive Director Tom Schisler Recognized at Board of Public Works Governor Larry Hogan awards Somers Cove Marina Executive Director Tom Schisler with a Customer Service Award...
View Article522 Acres in Charles County Slated for New Wildlife Management Area
Board of Public Works Approves Program Open Space Acquisition The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources acquisition of 522 acres in Charles County...
View ArticleCoastal Resiliency Program Expands to Anne Arundel County
Total of Six Demonstration Projects Statewide “Chesapeake Bay Sunrise” by Yvonne Navalaney The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved dedicated funding of two Coastal Resiliency Grant Program...
View ArticleMaryland Arbor Day Shines Light on Trees
Celebration Branches into State’s Highest Offices Maryland Forest Service staff distributing tree seedlings in the General Assembly. Today is Maryland Arbor Day, celebrated the first Wednesday of April...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves Expansion of Pocomoke State Forest
Program Open Space Acquisition Benefits Environment and Outdoor Recreation The Board of Public Works today unanimously voted to approve the Maryland Department of Natural Resources acquisition of 224.5...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves Fair Hill Funding
Design Work to Begin as Facility Prepares to Host International Equestrian Competition The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources item that will authorize...
View Article26 Maryland Parks and Playgrounds Receive $2.5 Million in Funding
Now Accepting Grant Applications for Next Year The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the awarding of 26 Community Parks and Playgrounds Program grants – totaling $2.5 million – to...
View ArticleBaltimore City Awarded $380,000 for Stormwater Projects
Funding for Bioretention Areas, Pervious Surface and Tree Plantings The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources item that grants $380,000 in general...
View ArticleCharles County to Manage Section of Chapel Point State Park
Lease Agreement Enhances Public Access and Recreation Opportunities The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved a lease agreement between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and...
View ArticleSix Coastal Resiliency Projects Approved by Board of Public Works
$380,000 to Design Restoration Projects in Four Jurisdictions Photo courtesy of Carlos Bautista, Underwood & Associates The Board of Public Works today approved funding for six Coastal Resiliency...
View Article$25 Million Approved for Rural Legacy Program
Harriet Tubman Rural Legacy Area Designated in Dorchester County; Five Other Areas Expanded The Board of Public Works today approved 16 Rural Legacy Program grants – totaling over $25 million – that...
View ArticleNew Wildlife Management Area Slated for Queen Anne’s County
Upper Eastern Shore Location to Provide Environmental and Recreational Benefits The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved the Maryland Department of Natural Resources acquisition of 1,172...
View ArticleSecretary’s Message: September 2018
Help Celebrate and Preserve Maryland’s Historic Beauty Secretary Mark Belton presents a governor’s citation to the Harriet Tubman Organization in Cambridge. Labor Day may be the end of summer vacation,...
View ArticlePocomoke River State Park Expands by 212 Acres
Board of Public Works Approves Program Open Space Acquisition The Board of Public Works today approved the Maryland Department of Natural Resources acquisition of 212 acres along the Pocomoke River as...
View Article535 Acres Protected in Cecil County
Board of Public Works Approves Conservation Easement The Board of Public Works today approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources item that authorizes a $1.7 million grant to the Cecil Land...
View ArticleFrederick County Easement Protects Water Quality
Board of Public Works Approves Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Acquisition The Board of Public Works today approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources item that will grant more than...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves Expansion of Two State Parks
Acres Added to Merkle Natural Resources Management Area and New Germany State Park Merkle Natural Resources Management Area The Board of Public Works today approved two Maryland Department of Natural...
View Article$1 Million Approved for Montgomery County Park
Funding for Development on Pinecrest Local Park The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources item that will commit $1 million for the development of...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves $26 Million in Rural Legacy Program Grants
Funding Will Protect 6,000 Acres Statewide The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved more than $26.2 million in Rural Legacy Program grants for conservation easements in 17 counties. Funding...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves Program Open Space Funding for Baltimore City
More than $20 Million For Baltimore City Outdoor Recreation This Year Maryland DNR photo The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved 11 Program Open Space projects totaling $6.3 million in...
View ArticleGovernor Larry Hogan Proclaims April 6 Maryland Arbor Day
Maryland Honors Forest Service, Forest Products Industry Governor Hogan proclaims Maryland Arbor Day for 2022. Photo by Joe Andrucyk, Maryland State House Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed April 6, 2022...
View ArticleSecretary’s Message – April 2022
Planting Seeds for Future Growth First Lady Yumi Hogan and Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, with long-time Maryland Forest Service employee Romcesa Estep, helped judge the 2022 Maryland Fifth Grade...
View ArticleBoard of Public Works Approves Community Parks and Playgrounds Funding
Governor Hogan’s Budget Supports Outdoor Access Across Maryland Maryland DNR photo The Board of Public Works today approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) request to fund the first...
View ArticleMaryland Delivers $27 Million in Rural Legacy Program Grants
Funding Will Protect 7,100 Acres Statewide with Largest Appropriation in Decades An expansion of Calvert Creeks Rural Legacy Area was among the grants approved this year. Maryland Department of Natural...
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