BPW Awards More Than $1 Million in Program Open Space Funds to Montgomery County

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On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the Board of Public Works approved $1,026,000 in Program Open Space funds to Montgomery County for two projects. The first is the acquisition of the fourth installment of 18.1 acres of a 90.51-acre equestrian facility, Callithea Farm Park. The property is privately owned and is being purchased by the County to assure its continued operation as an equestrian facility for the benefit of its residents. The second is the rehabilitation of the mini tot lot in Halmos Park in Poolesville to include the installation of ADA-accessible surface material and play equipment.

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October 6, 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