BPW Approves a $1.42 Million Acquisition for Manor Woods Park in Howard County

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On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the Board of Public Works approved the $1.42 million purchase of over 22 additional acres of land for Manor Woods Park.  The existing 40 acre property will be enhanced with this purchase using Program Open Space funds. The property has a residence and a 200-year old barn that was relocated from the Schooley Mill area of the county. The acquisition will provide open space, recreational opportunities and protection of the natural woodlands and stream area.

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December 15, 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