“This year, through the Rural Legacy program, we are again pleased to protect thousands of critical acres - acres vital to the prosperity of Maryland and its citizens,” said Governor O’Malley. “Never to be developed, these lands will work in perpetuity enhancing air and water quality, providing habitat to plant and wildlife, hosting working farms and showcasing their beautiful scenery.”
Fiscal Year 2015 grants recipients:
- Agricultural Security Corridor (Kent, Cecil, Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot counties) $650,000
- Anne Arundel South (Anne Arundel) $1,203,000
- Coastal Bays (Worcester) $1,060,000
- Deer Creek (Harford County) $1,265,000
- Dividing Creek (Somerset and Worcester) $600,000
Where in the hell are we getting all this money? A grant here and a grant there , it has to come from somewhere.
ReplyDelete--And then put 600 ft wind turbines nearby to enhance the view?
ReplyDeleteTo whom, precisely does this money go. Where & how is it spent, and finally, who accounts for it.
ReplyDeleteIt has to come from our tax dollars & accountability is ESSENTIAL!
they're awarding all this money in order to ensure re-election of democraps in the coming months elections. "See how good we've been?"
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"non-profit" stakeholders!
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