Maryland Allocates $2.7M for Park Upgrades and Land Conservation

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Maryland's Board of Public Works greenlit $2.7 million for parks and conservation, benefiting multiple counties through two major programs.

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Program Open Space secures $2.1 million to expand Worcester County's athletic complex and upgrade Prince George's County's aquatic center

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Harford County receives $600,000 Rural Legacy funding to protect 88 acres of watershed land near Deer Creek Scenic River.

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Conservation easements on two Harford County farms strengthen water quality protection in Broad Creek and Deer Creek watersheds.

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Governor Moore, Treasurer Davis, and Comptroller Lierman approved these park and conservation projects during December's board meeting.

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DNR's Program Open Space, established in 1969, continues Maryland's dual mission of resource conservation and recreational development.

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Rural Legacy Program, launched in 1997, now safeguards working landscapes across 35 designated areas throughout Maryland.

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The DNR's 'Land News' webpage documents the grant projects completed throughout 2024.

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