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 70-acres Permanently Protected in Talbot County
The Maryland Environmental Trust and Eastern Shore Land Conservancy recently protected a new easement in Talbot County. Thanks to a generous donation by the Swann Farm LLC this easement protects 49 acres of agricultural fields, 17 acres of forest, and nearly 2,300 feet of shoreline within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area. The co-held easement conserves just over 70 acres along Shipshead Creek and permanently protects the property from development. Read more about this easement property on Eastern Shore Land Conservancy's website.
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Learn about protected places, explore Maryland spaces, or find something new.
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DNR Seeks Input on Land Preservation Plan to Guide Conservation and Recreation Priorities for Next Decade
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now seeking public comment on the draft Land Preservation and Recreation Plan (LPRP). This report outlines statewide priorities for land conservation over the next decade and identifies recreation needs across the state. The public comment period will remain open through June 28, 2026.
The draft plan includes background information on Maryland’s long-standing history of land preservation, illustrates the distribution of multiple types of recreational amenities, considers emerging challenges like climate impacts on lands, and develops goals to guide improvements to the existing system of parks and preserved lands. The LPRP complements local Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plans, which are developed by each county in Maryland. Learn more.
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The Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail Celebrates 14th Year
The Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail is in its 14th year and celebrates the Maryland dairy industry! Featuring on-farm creameries, farms with ice cream, and retail locations that use local milk, consumers are encouraged to visit participating locations to learn more about the dairy industry. To enhance the experience, Maryland’s Best partnered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to highlight hiking trails near each of the creameries. Enjoy some ice cream and then explore our beautiful state. Learn more.
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New Law Eases Path for Living Shoreline Loans in Maryland
A new state law will remove financial barriers and make it easier for Maryland residents to build living shorelines on their property. Governor Wes Moore signed the Supporting Inclusive Community Adaptation Act into law April 14. The legislation, which was supported by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, evolves and modernizes a program DNR uses to provide funding and technical assistance for shoreline protection. The law will alleviate upfront costs, which will increase access to more property owners, and establish a framework for partial loan forgiveness. Learn more.
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SUPPORT the long term stewardship of more than 1,100 conservation easements held by Maryland Environmental Trust with a tax deductible contribution to the MET's Stewardship Fund.
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