A newly unveiled recreation area in Havre de Grace is giving residents more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and providing a use for sediment dredged from nearby boating channels. Through a unique partnership between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Boating Services and the Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation, the Swan Harbor […]
Sec. Griffin: “We Appreciate Boater Concerns about Paying Additional Registration Fees; This is Why We Propose Phasing-In These Changes Over Four Years”
From Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary John Griffin: Dear Editor: I am writing to address a Maryland State Senator’s post regarding the Maryland Department of Natural Resources proposal to increase boating related fees. The State needs $41 million annually to meet our boating needs including urgent dredging and facility maintenance. Last year the Department […]
Havre de Grace Marina Silted in During Flood; Emergency Dredging Needed to Clear Channel
From the City of Havre de Grace: Due to the recent flooding, the approach channel to the marina has silted in. Depths average from 3’- 4’ at high tide. The City in conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers is determining the full extent of the problem. Additionally, we are working with the Army Corps […]
DNR Completes Harford County Dredge Material Placement Site at Swan Harbor Farm
From the Department of Natural Resources: Construction has been completed on the Swan Harbor Farms Dredge Material Placement (DMP) site. The project is a joint effort between the Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Waterway Improvement Program. “This project both meets a practical function for the […]
DNR Funds Bush River And Otter Point Creek Dredging in Harford
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (December 22, 2009) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Waterway Improvement Fund has provided state funding to Harford County to dredge areas in the Bush River and Otter Point Creek. The project will provide access for hundreds of recreational boaters to two popular […]
