BPW Approves $226,402 in Program Open Space Funds for Allegany County

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On January 3, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. announced that the Board of Public Works approved $226,402 in Program Open Space funds for Allegany County for two acquisition and development projects. The Lonaconing Recreation Area will receive $39,190 to acquire an additional .34 acres to expand the existing one-acre recreation area, and Smouse Park will receive $187,212 to develop a new ball field.

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January 3, 2007

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 449,000 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