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New Wildlife Management Area Approved by BPW

2018-08-25

Upper Eastern Shore Location to Provide Environmental and Recreational Benefits The Board of Public Works (BPW) today unanimously approved the Maryland Department of Natural Resources acquisition of 1,172 acres in Queen Anne’s County for the development of a new Wildlife Management Area that will provide conservation, habitat and recreation benefits, including birding, hiking, hunting and […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: BPW, farm, Queen Anne's County, wildlife

Six Coastal Resiliency Projects Approved by BPW

2018-08-25

$380,000 to Design Restoration Projects in Four Jurisdictions The Board of Public Works(BPW)  today approved funding for six Coastal Resiliency Grant Program projects, selected through a competitive solicitation, to help Maryland’s communities enhance their resiliency to the effects of climate change, erosion, flooding and extreme weather. In year two of the program, the Maryland Department […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: BPW, coastal grants, DNR

New Funding for Seafood Marketing Program Approved

2018-07-02

$375,000 Allocated by Hogan Administration Will Help Offset Losses Caused by Labor Shortage The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved a Hogan administration initiative to provide $375,000 from the state’s contingent fund to the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s seafood marketing program. This funding will assist with marketing Maryland blue crabs to help businesses recover […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: BPW, Gov Hogan, seafood markets

Baltimore City Awarded $380,000 for Stormwater Projects

2018-06-23

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 obligation bond proceeds to Baltimore City for the installation of stormwater management facilities. “Working with local communities and partners, the department identifies and prioritizes projects aimed at […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: Baltimore City, bioretention, BPW, DNR, stormwater, tree plantings

BPW Approves Expansion of Pocomoke State Forest

2018-04-28

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 acres in Worcester County as an addition to Pocomoke State Forest. The site provides both exceptional ecological benefits as well as recreational opportunities, especially for hikers — […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: BPW, open space, Pocomoke State Park

Gov Hogan Announces Completion of State Center Study

2018-01-29

Governor Reaffirms Commitment to State Center Redevelopment, Study Concludes Strong Potential for Retail, Housing, Grocery Store, Schools, and Office Space Governor Larry Hogan today announced the completion of the Baltimore State Center Site Alternative Land Use Study conducted by the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA). State Center is a government complex in Midtown Baltimore that has […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Baltimore State Center, BPW, Gov Hogan

BPW Approves Expansion of Chesapeake Forest Lands

2017-07-29

Program Open Space Acquisition Supports Economy, Environment and Recreation Chesapeake Forest Lands will increase by 1,664 acres following Board of Public Works (BPW) approval today of a Maryland Department of Natural Resources conservation acquisition in Somerset County. The adjoining and contiguous parcel will be integrated into the Chesapeake Forest Lands sustainable forestry management plan and […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: BPW, forest lands, open space

Board of Public Works Approves Southern Pines II

2016-11-07

On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved financing for the Southern Pines II housing project, located in Lusby, MD.  The project will provide 66 multi-family units (56 one bedroom and 11 two bedroom) for low income senior and disabled individuals in Southern Calvert County.  Southern Pines II will be built […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: BPW, Gov Hogan, Southern Pines

BPW Approves Rural Legacy Program Grants

2016-10-21

Enhanced Funding Helps Preserve and Protect 4,615 Acres The Board of Public Works (BPW) unanimously adopted a Maryland Department of Natural Resources recommendation today to approve 15 Rural Legacy Program grants, totaling $17,663,385, to permanently preserve approximately 4,615 acres of working farms, forests and open space across the state, from Garrett to Wicomico County. The […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: acreage, BPW, easements, grants, preserve

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