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February 2023 | Land Trust eNews
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Maryland Environmental Trust Spotlight |
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MET's Model Deed of Easement
MET's Board of Trustees adopted an update to MET’s Model Deed of Conservation Easement on February 6, 2023. This February 6, 2023 model replaces the prior model dated February 2, 2021. This one change gives MET and its co-holder additional rights and thus required MET Board approval before inclusion in the MET Model. A PDF version of the newly updated MET Model Deed of Conservation Easement is available online. As of February 6, 2023, it is this model that MET will use when we begin new projects. If you have questions please contact Ann Carlson at ann.carlson@maryland.gov.
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Land Trust Monitoring Reports
THANK YOU to all land trusts who submitted their co-held easement monitoring reports to MET for CY2023! Co-held reports are being processed.
If you have not yet submitted your land trust's co-held monitoring reports please contact Michelle Grafton at michelle.grafton@maryland.gov.
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Message From Acting Secretary of Natural Resources Josh Kurtz
I am honored to serve as Acting Secretary of Natural Resources for the Moore-Miller administration. This is an exciting time for Maryland, and it is a privilege to be a part of a passionate, dedicated and knowledgeable team that is working to provide a healthier, sustainable environment.
Born and raised in Maryland, I am an avid hiker and camper with an annual personal goal of 30 nights outdoors. My love for our natural resources comes from years of enjoying them all across the state. Those experiences led me to pursue a wildlife conservation degree from the University of Delaware and a career focused on finding broader solutions to issues facing our shared resources. Read more.
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Giving Props to Hunting Creek
A major Calvert County stream flows under Rts. 2/4 just north of the Plum Point Road. intersection and then meanders west for about 6 miles to the Patuxent River. Hundreds of motorists cross this stream every day. Most may not even notice it. If they do, how many know its name?
The name of the stream is Hunting Creek. Until recently, this important Calvert stream went largely overlooked, as it lacked signage to denote its existence. This all changed in October 2022 when two Hunting Creek signs were installed by the Maryland State Highway Administration in response to a request from the watershed advocacy group known as the Friends of Hunting Creek. Read more.
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Lens & LOCATE
February 21 | Free
Are you using remote monitoring or are you considering it? Join MET and BackOffice Thinking at the next LOCATE User Conversation on February 21, 2023. MET's Stewardship Manager, Jon Chapman, will be sharing how MET uses Lens with LOCATE. Bring your questions and your own experience to share. Learn more.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Starting February 17 | Free
The 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will be held Friday, February 17, through Monday, February 20, 2023. Each checklist submitted during the GBBC helps researchers at the National Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada learn more about how birds are doing, and how to protect them and the environment we share. Learn more.
Maryland's Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Animals
Past event | Webinar
This UME's Woodland Wildlife Webinar features DNR's State Zoologist, James McCann and Maryland's amazing biodiversity. This webinar provides an overview of Maryland's rare wildlife species, causes of decline and extinction, species/habitat conservation priorities, and habitat conservation guidelines for landowners. UME's latest series, Wildlife Wednesdays, started on February 15. These free webinars (registration is required) and will take place on the third Wednesday of each month. Learn more.
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Tools, Tech and Tutorials |
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 Maryland Interactive Recreation Atlas
The Recreation Atlas highlights various recreation activities available throughout Maryland. A one stop shop for individuals looking for both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. The atlas includes hiking, biking, fishing, water access, and many outdoor and indoor sport venues.
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 Maryland Biodiversity Project
The Maryland Biodiversity Project catalogs the living things of Maryland. MBP promotes conservation, science, and education by helping to build a vibrant nature study community. The MBP community has cataloged more than 20,600 species and features the work of more than 18,000 naturalists and photographers.
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 New Data Gives NOAA More Extensive Picture of Global Climate
NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) is updating its current global climate dataset to provide more information about the Earth’s climate, while also extending the planet’s observed temperature record by 30 years.
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Share Your News
If you would like to share relevant conservation news, success stories, announcements or events with Maryland's land trusts and conservation partners through this publication, please contact Michelle Grafton by the first of each month at michelle.grafton@maryland.gov.
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