04-13-2010, 11:10 AM
WHO: Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Energy Administration
WHAT: Public open house to discuss the future of our ocean and to learn about the State's ocean mapping and planning efforts, with a focus on offshore renewable energy
WHERE: University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Coastal Ecology Teaching and Research Center (CETRC), Berlin, Md.
WHEN: Monday, April 12, 2010 from 5-8:30 p.m. in Berlin/Ocean City
WHY: To provide citizens an opportunity to learn about the State's ocean mapping and planning efforts, with a focus on offshore renewable energy. This open house is designed to allow citizens to ask questions and provide feedback at their own pace. Experts from both agencies and project partners will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about ocean mapping and planning, offshore wind, project timelines, anticipated processes and opportunities for community response
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 467,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.Maryland.gov.
Media Contact
Josh Davidsburg (410) 260-8002 or dnrnews@dnr.state.md.us
WHAT: Public open house to discuss the future of our ocean and to learn about the State's ocean mapping and planning efforts, with a focus on offshore renewable energy
WHERE: University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Coastal Ecology Teaching and Research Center (CETRC), Berlin, Md.
WHEN: Monday, April 12, 2010 from 5-8:30 p.m. in Berlin/Ocean City
WHY: To provide citizens an opportunity to learn about the State's ocean mapping and planning efforts, with a focus on offshore renewable energy. This open house is designed to allow citizens to ask questions and provide feedback at their own pace. Experts from both agencies and project partners will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about ocean mapping and planning, offshore wind, project timelines, anticipated processes and opportunities for community response
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 467,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.Maryland.gov.
Media Contact
Josh Davidsburg (410) 260-8002 or dnrnews@dnr.state.md.us