Governor Ehrlich Announces BPW Approval of $50,000 for Charles County
Planning integral part of land preservation in the county

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Offering his support for counties who are preparing their Land Preservation and Recreation Plans, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. today announced Board of Public Works approval of $50,000 in Program Open Space funds for Charles County.

“Planning is a key component in the land preservation process,” said Governor Ehrlich. “Updating these plans every six years ensures that we are not missing any parcels of land that should be a part of the process.”

Charles County
The Board approved $50,000 in Program Open Space funds to cover the cost of preparing the Charles County 2005 Land Preservation and Recreation Plan, a planning project required by state law.

DNR’s Program Open Space is a nationally recognized program that provides funding for Maryland’s state and local parks and conservation areas. More than 4,600 county and municipal park and conservation projects have been completed through the program, improving the quality of life for millions of Marylanders.

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March 16, 2005

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 17,000 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