Maryland Fall Foliage Hotline Now Active

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Stay on top of where Maryland’s foliage is changing and when itıs at its peak by calling DNRıs Fall Foliage Hotline (1-800-LEAVES1). This seasonal resource is updated weekly with firsthand information from state foresters and park naturalists from all regions of the state. The earliest leaf color changes are seen in Western Maryland, with Garrett Countyıs foliage starting to turn by the first week in October.

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September 29, 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 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