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Board of Public Works Approves $237,501 in Program Open Space Money for Garrett County
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the Board of Public Works approved $237,501 in Program Open Space funds for Garrett County. The funds will be used for further development and improvement to the following parks, playgrounds and public areas: Loch Lynn Athletic Fields, McHenry Park, Accident Town Park, Bradford Elementary School Playground, Casselman Valley Soccer Field, Oakland Train Station, Friendsville Community Park, Grantsville Town Park and Eastern Garrett Park.
December 1, 2005The 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