Conservation Easement Preserves Green Space Environmental Trust, a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, partnered with the Charles Koiner Center for Urban Farming Inc. to complete a conservation easement protecting green space in downtown Silver Spring. The one-acre property is home to Koiner Farm, an urban agricultural and educational enterprise. Maryland Environmental Trust […]
Input Sought for Second Year of State Lakes Fund
Public Meetings Held in October The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host four open house events to solicit public input regarding the development of a work plan for the second phase of the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund. The fund is providing $1 million annually for three years to protect and restore state-owned […]
MDOT MVA Updates Systems to Support New Laws
Increased Penalties for Impaired Drivers, Expanded Ignition Interlock Program and Human Trafficking Prevention Training for CDL Holders Among Laws Effective October 1 The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is updating systems and programs to support new laws related to highway safety that are taking effect this month. Earlier this year, Governor […]
Applications for 2020 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants
$200,000 Available for Community Beautification, Greening, and Environmental Initiatives Volunteers gather to plant trees, during a Healthy Harbor Initiative event organized by Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, a 2018 Clean Up & Green Up grant recipient. The Maryland Environmental Trust, a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, is now accepting applications for the Keep […]
The Clock is Ticking – Are You REAL ID Ready?
Only 364 Days and 4 Hours Left to Get a Real ID Beginning October 5: More Than 20,000 Appointments Available Each Week with New Extended Hours With the rapidly approaching October 1, 2020, federal REAL ID deadline, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) and transportation officials from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport […]
MDTA Sets Dates to Begin Cashless Toll Collection
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has set the dates to begin cashless toll collection at the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40) in Harford and Cecil counties and at the Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) in Baltimore. Prior to the morning rush hour on Wednesday, October 16, all-electronic toll collection will begin at the […]
Extreme Caution Advised Due to Dry Weather Conditions
Public Safety urges awareness of potential fire risk Due to the extended period of dry weather, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety is urging residents to use extreme caution when burning. Though the area has not reached drought level conditions and there is no outright ban on burning at this time, Public Safety recommends […]
DNR Timeline: Our Story Begins
The units that make up today’s Department of Natural Resources mostly date back farther than 1969, many having gone through numerous names and structural changes before and even after becoming part of the department. The earliest version of what is now a Department of Natural Resources function is the Maryland Geological Survey, which originated with […]
Susquehanna River Running Festival on September 28
To Result in Temporary Closure at Hatem Bridge (US40) Westbound US 40 will be temporarily closed at MD 222. The detour will direct motorists to MD 222, to southbound I-95, to MD 155 (Exit 89), to westbound US 40. Eastbound US 40 traffic will be shifted onto westbound US 40 at the Ohio Street & […]
Traffic Signals Upgrades at 2 Ft Meade Intersections
Upgraded Traffic Signals Will Be Activated on MD175/Reece and Mapes Road Intersections The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will activate upgraded traffic signals at two key MD 175 (Annapolis Road) intersections near Fort Meade in Anne Arundel County. The upgraded traffic signals are part of the MD 175 intersection improvement project […]
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