On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Board of Public Works approved a request from the Department of Natural Resources to grant $37,750 of Program Open Space statewide funds for the acquisition in fee simple of 7.50+/- acres (Catoctin Land Trust, Inc. property) in Garrett County.
This acquisition will improve access, protect water quality in the Youghiogheny River Watershed, and increase access for public recreational opportunities such as hunting, trapping, and birding.
The Maryland Forest Service will manage the property as an addition to Savage River State Forest (Item 6A of the Department of Natural Resources’ Real Property Agenda).