MET Awards $34,054 in Grants
MET Treasurer Jay Plager (L) and Ken Oldham (R), Chief of SHA Landscape Operations, present the Hollmann Award to Elmina Hilsenrath of the Howard Co. Conservancy
Announces recipients of Keep Maryland Beautiful and Jan Hollmann
The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) awarded $34,054 in grants to school groups and land trusts for State health, beautification and stewardship projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful and Jan Hollmann programs.
MET Honors Conservation Leaders
MET Treasurer Jay Plager with Dillon Award recipient, Jennifer Stanley and MET Director Liz Buxton.
The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) announces the recipients of its 2013 Aileen Hughes and Dillon conservation awards. Read more 
Governor O’Malley Signs Landmark Forest Legislation
Maryland establishes first in the nation policy
Photo by Gayle Ryan
Governor Martin O’Malley today signed into law first-of-its-kind legislation that amends Maryland’s forest conservation policy to maintain the State’s current 40 percent tree canopy ─ a no-net-loss. The bill establishes new and expanded reforestation incentives and tools to help landowners and local governments meet and surpass the statewide goal. Read more
Maryland Land Conservation Conference a Success
MET Director Elizabeth Buxton, Keynote Speaker Peter Forbes and MET Board Vice-Chairman Jim Constable
The Maryland Environmental Trust’s (MET) 13th annual statewide Land Conservation Conference, The Challenge of Perpetuity, lent itself to great dialogue and informative workshops, providing guests with opportunities to exchange ideas and solutions regarding the challenges of land conservation. More than 140 people from 80 land conservation organizations across the Chesapeake Bay region convened on April 23, at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights, for the daylong training and networking event. Read more
Volunteers Needed to Pull Invasive Garlic Mustard in Garrett County
Last year, scouts from Rt. 40, Troop 55020 pulled 100 pounds of garlic mustard at New Germany State Park. Photo by Kista Wilt.
Who: Open to the Public, Ages 8 and up
Events: New Germany State Park on May 4 at 1 p.m.; and Big Run State Park on May 11 at 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 301-895-5453 or cmccann@dnr.state.md.us
New Germany and Big Run State Parks need volunteers to help pull garlic mustard, an invasive species that spreads aggressively and out-competes native plants. Read more
Stream Restoration Challenge Kicks Off with Spring Plantings
Program accepting proposals through May 30
Kent County Public School students planting trees at Sassafras NRMA in Kennedyville
This spring, more than 2,000 students from across Maryland got an early start on their Earth Day contributions, planting trees to improve water quality through Governor Martin O’Malley’s Stream Restoration Challenge. The program ─ which is still accepting proposals ─ provides grants for students and groups to carry out projects to improve Chesapeake Bay water quality through service learning and environmental education activities. Read more
MET Permanently Protects Scenic Farm along Tubman Byway
Permanently Protected Farmland in Dorchester County
The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) and the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy have permanently protected 226 acres of farmland along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway from development through a conservation easement. Read more
Natural Resources Careers Camp Accepting Applicants
High school students with an interest in forestry, fisheries, wildlife or parks management are invited to join teens from Maryland and surrounding states at Natural Resources Careers Camp, July 21 to 27 in Garrett County. Experts from a variety of conservation fields will provide campers with a firsthand look at what a career in natural resources is all about. Read more
Elk Neck State Forest Rifle and Shotgun Ranges to Close April 15-17
The rifle and shotgun ranges at Elk Neck State Forest will be closed on April 15, 16, and 17 so staff can replace safety baffles destroyed by a fire in February. If repairs are completed ahead of schedule, the ranges will resume with their normal hours. The pistol and archery ranges will not be affected. For more information call the forest office at 410-287-5675.
Governor O’Malley Encourages Tree Planting for Arbor Day
Plant & Be Counted!
Governor Martin O’Malley kicked off spring planting season by proclaiming today, April 3, Arbor Day in Maryland, and encouraging every Marylander to celebrate by planting and registering a tree this spring.
“Trees protect our water quality, clean our air, provide wildlife habitat and beautify our communities,” said Governor O’Malley, who received the Arbor Day Foundation’s first ever, national Vision Award last year. “In celebration of Arbor Day, we encourage every Marylander to get outside and plant a tree that will help us keep Maryland cleaner and greener for generations to come.” Read more
