The following is a press release from the Boy Scouts of America – Harford District:
Harford District is pleased to announce the Eagle Scout Class of 2009. At last week’s Baltimore Area Council Recognition Dinner, Harford District was proud to present 54 young men who earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and one Young Man who earned Venturing’s Silver Award.
Together, Harford District Eagle Scouts contributed 19,842 hours to local community service projects. Projects ranged from improvements to local trails, parks, churches, and schools.
“We are very proud of these young men, who have worked hard to attain the highest rank scouting has to offer. These Eagles represent the best of Harford County’s youth, and we are thrilled to have as a whole, made such an impact with our community service projects. The Scouting program celebrates its 100th birthday this month, and these scouts stand as ...Continue Reading
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Annapolis, Md. – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced Board of Public Works approval of a federally funded Forest Legacy Conservation Easement to preserve a 376.65-acre property within the Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation in Harford County. The Baltimore Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America owns the Reservation, a 1,666-acre property primarily comprised of forestland.
“This property will not only protect significant forest resources and riparian buffers, but will also allow local Boy Scout troops to convene and learn about stewardship, wildlife and our natural resources,” said Governor O’Malley.
The USDA Forest Service will fund DNR’s acquisition through a federal Forest Legacy Conservation Easement of $3,255,000. This Easement will allow the property owner to use up to 28 acres for structures associated within the use of Broad Creek as a Boy Scout camp. The perpetual easement will be held by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Today’s action compliments a ...Continue Reading
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