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May 2023 | Land Trust eNews
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Maryland Environmental Trust Spotlight |
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 Save the Date for June 28
Join Maryland Environmental Trust for our next Land Trust Roundtable on June 28, 2023. This in-person event will feature presentations from the Maryland Forest Service, Chesapeake & Coastal Service and more!
The upcoming Roundtable, Conservation and Restoration Resources: Online and On the Ground, will highlight state programs and technical resources that are available to assist with the implementation of enhanced stewardship and restoration projects on protected lands. More details coming soon...
This event is free to Maryland land trusts and MET's conservation partners. Lunch will be served by MET. Registration is required. Please RSVP by COB on June 22, 2023.
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Reporting Locations of Rare Species
The Wildlife and Heritage Service's assessment of the health of Maryland's populations of vanishing species and natural communities depends on knowing how many places they still exist and how well they are doing at those locations.
If you know of the location of a rare animal or rare plant in Maryland, DNR would like to know about it. Please take a moment to fill out the Rare Species Reporting Form. For more information, or if you would like to discuss your sighting, please contact Lynn Davidson at lynn.davidson@maryland.gov
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Tickborne Disease Awareness Month Proclaimed in Maryland
Maryland is shining a spotlight on tickborne diseases. Governor Wes Moore proclaimed May 2023 as tickborne disease awareness month in Maryland.
The Maryland Department of Health is joining with local health departments, health care providers, veterinarians, community organizations and advocacy groups to raise awareness about Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses, and to encourage Maryland residents to protect themselves and their children from diseases.
Also, the University of Maryland Extension (UME) updated their online resources about Ticks in Maryland, in March 2023. The UME web page discusses key things to know about ticks in Maryland and how to protect yourself from bites. Read more.
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Acquisition and Stewardship Peer Program for Eastern Land Trusts
Multiple Dates | Registration Fee
Join your land and conservation easement acquisition and stewardship peers across the eastern U.S. to expand your knowledge and skills and find a place for support — sharing your successes and seeking solutions to your challenges. This is a peer learning experience especially for land trust professionals working on acquisition, stewardship and management of land and conservation easements. This opportunity will offer multiple ways to connect and learn with others, from training to network building to roundtable discussions focusing on various aspects of acquisition and stewardship. The network has started convening, but registration is still open. Learn more.
Managing Urban Ecosystems
Past event | Online webcast
With over 80% of the U.S. population now living in urban areas, cities have arguably become humanity’s new natural habitat. Though urban ecosystems are not wholly owned and managed by public entities with a sole focus on ecosystem restoration or enhancement, they do play an essential role in advancing conservation goals. Municipal governments have the power to address stewardship issues on a wide scale across both public and private lands through plans, reports, and policies. With programs underway like the Biodiversity Index and Wildlife Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles is actively working to “manage” LA’s urban ecosystem. These efforts can provide other cities with a roadmap for how government entities might address biodiversity, habitat connectivity, and climate resilience in their own urban contexts. Learn more.
Planning for Forests of the Future: Resources Planning Act - Land Resources and Outdoor Recreation
Past event | Online webinar
The U.S. Forest Service's SCIENCEx webinar series unites scientists and land management experts from across the US Forest Service and beyond. The latest SCIENCEx webinar series, "Planning for Forests of the Future," is a week long webinar 'blitz.' This series includes presentations on Forest Resources and Disturbance, Land Resources and Outdoor Recreation, the National Report on Sustainable Forests and more. Learn more.
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Tools, Tech and Tutorials |
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 DNR Publications for Rivers and Streams
The Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division posts many of its documents to the web as .pdf files. The documents listed are organized into four groups: frequently requested documents, general documents, fact sheets, and technical documents.
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 Forests to Faucets
The USFS Forests to Faucets 2.0 Assessment uses GIS to determine the importance of small watersheds to surface drinking water. The dataset can be incorporated into planning and help identify areas for further local analysis. In addition, it can be incorporated into existing decision support tools that currently lack spatial data on important areas for drinking water.
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 Audubon Bird Guide App
The Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide to over 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. Built for all experience levels, it will help you identify the birds around you, keep track of the birds you’ve seen, and get outside to find new birds near you.
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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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