From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Governor Martin O’Malley announced Board of Public Works (BPW) approval to preserve the land through the Rural Legacy Program. “By partnering with landowners to preserve Maryland’s heritage and natural beauty, we are creating an actual rural legacy to be enjoyed by our children and theirs,” said Governor O’Malley. […]
Maryland Park Service Prohibits Swimming and Tubing in Dangerous Area of Deer Creek in Rocks State Park
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: The Maryland Park Service (MPS) instituted an immediate prohibition on swimming and tubing through a section of dangerous rapids in Deer Creek. This action was taken following two drowning incidents in the past 11 months. The closed area containing dangerous rapids extends approximately 100 yards along a stretch […]
19-Year-Old Aberdeen Proving Ground Soldier Drowns in Deer Creek Rapids at Rocks State Park
A 19-year-old Oregon man, a soldier at Aberdeen Proving Ground, drowned Friday afternoon in the Deer Creek rapids area of Rocks State Park, just below the King and Queen Seats. The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company and Harford County Technical Rescue Team were dispatched just after 4 p.m. Friday to Rocks State Park across from the […]
State Highway Administration Reveals New Proposals for Route 24 through Rocks State Park
By Deborah Bowers State Highway officials revealed new proposals April 6 for addressing safety concerns along MD 24 through Rocks State Park. A new plan would save the scenic roadway and address streambank erosion along Deer Creek instead, the approach urged by the community group Save the Rocks. The original plans for two sections of […]
State Preserves 83 Rural Legacy Acres Along Deer Creek
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Governor Martin O’Malley today announced Board of Public Works (BPW) approval to preserve 83 acres of Maryland’s landscape on two properties in Harford County in the Deer Creek Rural Legacy Area. “Protecting forestland not only preserves Maryland’s heritage and working landscapes for future generations, but it provides important […]
Nobles Mill Bridge Repaired; Road Re-Opened To Traffic
From Harford County government: Nobles Mill Road has been re-opened to traffic following repairs to the bridge. The bridge was damaged in July during a severe thunderstorm when a tree fell, striking structural members of the bridge, forcing closure of the bridge by the Department of Public Works. Normal traffic operations resumed for the road […]
State Approves $2.36 Million for Land Preservation in Deer Creek and Manor Rural Legacy Areas
By Deborah Bowers The Md. Board of Public Works on Wed. approved $12.6 million for land preservation in 14 counties. In Harford County, the Deer Creek Rural Legacy Area will receive $1.36 million and the Manor Rural Legacy Area, part of which is in western Harford County, and part in Baltimore County, was awarded $1 […]
Nobles Mill Road Bridge Closed for Several Months Due to Storm Damage
From Harford County government: The Nobles Mill Road Bridge over Deer Creek is closed as a result of damage to structural members of the bridge. The damage occurred when a tree fell and struck the bridge earlier this week. An inspection team from the Harford County Department of Public Works will visit the bridge Tuesday, […]