Dear Senator McKay and Delegate Buckel:
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Board of Public Works will be considering a request from the Department of Natural Resources to grant $205,000 of Program Open Space statewide funds for the acquisition in fee simple of 103.76 +/- acres (Navarre Minerals Company property) in Allegany County. This mostly forested property is located adjacent to Wills Mountain State Park and will be managed by Maryland Park Service as an addition to the park. Acquisition will protect the Wills Creek sub-basin of the upper Potomac River Watershed, a popular Put-and-Take Trout Fishing Area that supports a diverse range of native cool water fish. Acquisition of the property will expand public recreational opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, birding, and hunting in an area with stunning scenic vistas (Item 9A of the Department of Natural Resources’ Real Property Agenda).
Treasurer Davis asked that I keep you informed of this item. If you should have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Joanna
Joanna W Kille
Board of Public Works Liaison
Maryland State Treasurer’s Office
80 Calvert Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
O: 410-260-7588
C: 443-239-2615
jkille@treasurer.state.md.us