Category Archives: state forests

Governor O’Malley Announces Dual Certification Plans For State Forests

Posted on October 16, 2010 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Oct. 14, 2010 Gov. Martin O’Malley announced on Monday that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking dual certification for all three western Maryland state forests. According to … Continue reading →

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DNR Amends Alcohol Policy In State Forests

Posted on May 29, 2010 by admin

Support the Republiucan Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! May. 27, 2010 The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is amending its alcohol policy on public lands to provide for a limited exception for state forest campsites, effective immediately. … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers, DNR secretary to meet about alcohol ban

Posted on April 30, 2010 by admin

Kevin SpradlinCumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary John Griffin is expected to meet with local lawmakers to discuss the recent ban of alcohol in state forests. The issue has sparked emotions from tourists, government officials and … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers want suspension of state forest alcohol ban

Posted on March 30, 2010 by admin

Lawmakers want suspension of state forest alcohol banMichael A. SawyersCumberland Times-News Cumberland — CUMBERLAND — Numerous state senators and delegates, including the District 1 delegation, have written to the Maryland Forest Service asking Director Steve Koehn to suspend a policy … Continue reading →

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Alcohol banned in Maryland state forests

Posted on March 23, 2010 by admin

Michael A. SawyersCumberland Times-News — LITTLE ORLEANS — If you have a Busch beer and want to head for the mountains, don’t make it a public hilltop in Maryland. It is now illegal to possess or consume alcoholic beverages on … Continue reading →

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