The Board of Public Works today approved $248,480 for four Resiliency through Restoration 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 three of the program, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will help design four nature-based projects […]
Lighthouse Closed for Restoration
Drum Point Lighthouse Closed for Restoration August 5 – October 11. The Drum Point Lighthouse at the Calvert Marine Museum will be closed for restoration. For everyone’s safety, the area underneath and immediately surrounding the lighthouse will be temporarily inaccessible. Thank you for your patience during during this time.
State Lakes Protection & Restoration Fund Projects
First Year of $3 Million Fund Will Address All State-Owned Lakes Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists conduct sampling at Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will undertake restoration projects at lakes throughout Maryland under the new State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund, which provides $1 million for each of […]
FY 2020 Budget Includes Investment in Bay Restoration
Governor Larry Hogan Proposes Major Investments for Maryland Environment, Chesapeake Bay FY 2020 Budget Includes Record Investment in Bay Restoration For the fifth year in a row, Governor Larry Hogan has proposed major funding for restoring the Chesapeake Bay and protecting the environment and well-being of Marylanders. “Through his funding priorities, Governor Hogan continues to […]
$9 Million in Tax Credits Awarded to Restore Historic Structures
Tax Credits Leverage Projects Expected to Create Over 800 Jobs The Hogan Administration announced today that the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning), has awarded five projects more than $9 million in tax credits to leverage more than $58 million in related project costs. “The Heritage Structure Rehabilitation […]
Public Input Sought for State Lake Funding
Maryland Approved $3 Million for Protection and Restoration The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host five open house events to solicit input to help develop a work plan for the new State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund, which will provide $1 million for each of the next three years to improve state-owned lakes. The […]
Restoring Freshwater Mussels to Maryland Streams
Project’s Goal to Raise and Release Bivalves into Wild The presence of freshwater mussels indicates a healthy stream, with the bivalves acting as natural filters – removing excess nutrients and sediment from the water and then slowly releasing food for other aquatic life. However, the once-plentiful mussels have been on a decline in Maryland streams […]
Budget Fully Funds Bay Restoration & Land Conservation
Governor Larry Hogan’s Budget Fully Funds Bay Restoration and Land Conservation Programs Hogan Administration Continues Strong Support for Environment and Natural Resources Governor Larry Hogan’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2019 continues to demonstrate his administration’s strong support for Chesapeake Bay restoration and the preservation and protection of Maryland’s environment and natural resources. “Actions speak […]
Maryland Announces Oyster Restoration Plan
Breton Bay and St. Mary’s River Selected for Large-Scale Restoration; State Pledges Investment in Manokin, Nanticoke and Severn Sanctuaries The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced a comprehensive plan on oyster restoration, including its intention to recommend Breton Bay and the upper St. Mary’s River as the fourth and fifth tributaries to satisfy the […]
$21 Million Available for Bay Restoration Projects
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund Focuses on Water Quality Local Governments and Nonprofits Encouraged to Submit Letters by January 19 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites local governments and nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to help restore the Chesapeake Bay and improve water quality. Through the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays […]