Deep Creek Lake Policy And Review Board Announces August Meeting
Lake Fees, Carrying Capacity and Marina Permitting to be on Agenda
THAYERVILLE— The Deep Creek Lake Policy and Review Board will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, August 24 at 7 PM at the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center at the state park.The meeting agenda includes three items; a proposal by the Department to increase dock and launch fees, the Deep Creek Lake carrying capacity study, and, at the request of Board member Greg Johnson, further discussion on marina rental slips and permitting.
The Board’s meetings are open to the public, and an opportunity for public input and comment is provided at the meetings.
Established in May 2000, the Deep Creek Lake Policy and Review Board reviews and advises the Secretary on matters that relate to the Deep Creek Lake Recreation maintenance and management fund and the Deep Creek Lake management program function. The board may also make recommendations to the Secretary on budgetary matters that concern the management and maintenance of the lake and buffer area.
The State Forest and Park Service administers and manages Maryland, parks, natural environmental areas, natural resource areas, and marinas. While providing recreation sites, the Service preserves natural resources and ensures multiple uses and a sustained yield of forest resources. The SFPS is responsible for 48 State parks, 23 natural resource management areas.seven State forests, and seven natural environment areas.
The Service also oversees two State marinas. It operates Somers Cove Marina, home of the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake and the National Hard Crab Derby in Crisfield. It monitors the contract for managing the Fort Washington Marina at Piscataway Bay off the Potomac River in Prince George's County. Parks and recreation brochures are available at each park.