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BPW Approves $176,150 in Program Open Space Funds for Cecil County
On December 20, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. announced that the Board of Public Works approved $160,400 in Program Open Space funds for the fifth phase of the acquisition of Elk Landing, and $15,750 to upgrade the Holly Tree Park’s current electrical system in Cecil County.
December 21, 2006The 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