BPW Approves $7.9 Million in Program Open Space Funds for Prince George’s County

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On December 20, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. announced that the Board of Public Works approved $7,926,350 in Program Open Space funds for development and acquisition projects in Prince George’s County, including: $244,900 for the acquisition of Patuxent River Park, a 1.15 acre of waterfront property located on the Patuxent River; $530,200 for the acquisition of Fairland Regional Park, 0.96 acres that will be purchased in holding; and the $7,018,750 acquisition of Potomac River Community Park, 23.5 acres on the Potomac River south of Broad Creek. Duvall Field will also receive $82,500 for the design, renovation and upgrade of a 40 year-old multi-use ball field facility. Greenbelt Skate Park will receive $50,000 for the construction of a 90’ x 120’ concrete bowl-style skate park.

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December 21, 2006

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov