Deep Creek Lake Watershed Forum - Friends of Deep Creek Lake

Continuing to promote and celebrate National Lake Appreciation Month, Friends of Deep Creek lake is hosting a forum on DCL Watershed Planning, designed to provide share with lake stakeholders, our guests and residents of Garrett County current work of many protecting and restoration the watershed.

These are the real experts and our inspiration!

John Major, a student from Northern High School will share efforts of many working on Cove Run restoration project.

The Soil Conservation District is developing best management practices, which will be explained by Board member James Smokey Stanton.

Charles Hoffeditz Chair of the Forestry Board will explain about their efforts for planning and forest protections.

Barbara Beelar will cover the challenges of runoff in the watershed, sharing the field work FODC has done on County and State highway culverts.
Eric Robison, head of Citizen Shale will provide an update on Marcellus shale exploration and studies with on what more needs to be done.

FoDCL claims attendance at this forum may be the most important thing a lake stakeholder, tourist or county citizen can do this summer, given the huge importance of the lake in the local economy.

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Garrett County, Md., beyond Deep Creek Lake

Area’s concerns curtail elk reintroduction plan

Michael A. Sawyers Cumberland Times-News

CUMBERLAND — Unable to secure enough support from residents of Garrett and Allegany counties, a group evaluating the reintroduction of Rocky Mountain elk there announced Wednesday the idea is being scuttled.

“Concerns ranging from vehicle collisions and crop damage to the potential for disease outweighed all other considerations,” wrote William Miles, Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Foundation, in an email to the Maryland District 1 legislative delegation.

“Efforts to mitigate such concerns through experiences shared by other states with elk simply did not resonate,” Miles said.

The idea was jointly announced in August 2011 by the MLSF, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

“From the onset, the partnership made clear that any decision for reintroduction would be predicated upon acceptance by the citizenry,” Miles wrote. “Heartened by the results of a supportive public opinion survey coupled with projected revenues that could be realized in the region from visitor spending, the partnership thought it might be possible to secure local support. However, this did not prove to be the case.”

Early opposition came from the Garrett County commissioners and the Maryland Farm Bureau.

A meeting was conducted in Cumberland in November 2012 to obtain additional public input.

“I think they made a smart move shutting it down,” said Jerry Zembower, president of the Allegany-Garrett Sportsmen’s Association.

“Garrett County was dead-set against it so the only place left was Allegany County. The largest tract of land in Allegany is the Green Ridge State Forest and that is where chronic wasting disease was found.”

Zembower said it would make no sense to release perfectly healthy elk into an area where a disease has been discovered to which they are susceptible.

“AGSA never did take a vote on the reintroduction, but our clubs were telling us they opposed it,” Zembower said.

Miles pointed out that no public money was used to evaluate the potential reintroduction. The elk foundation paid the bills.

Contact Michael A. Sawyers at msawyers@times-news.com.

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Deep Creek Lake Area named one of top 10 'best destinations for green travelers'

WOW! Mentioned in the same list as Fairbanks, Alaska and Honolulu, Hawaii????

Best Destinations for Green Travelers

by Annie Wang on July 16, 2013

66% of Americans plan to travel this summer, which can add up to a huge environmental impact. Travelers are looking for greener ways to explore the world. For example, more than 44% of travelers look for environmentally-friendly programs when choosing hotels, and hotels are listening. TravelNerd highlights the ten top destinations in the U.S. for green travel options. We specifically looked for cities that have initiatives to green the city as well as access to a plethora of nature and eco-friendly activities….

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Deep Creek Lake Area, Maryland

The Deep Creek Lake Area in Garrett County is only a couple hours drive from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, but it feels like a totally different world. Set in the Allegheny Mountains, Deep Creek Lake is the largest freshwater lake and the only alpine ski resort in Maryland. Garrett County is committed to introducing energy-efficient technology for a greener county. The county even gets its students involved with projects like the Cove Run Brook Trout Restoration Project where Northern Garrett High School students participate in the restoration of Brook Trout.

Deep Creek Lake has plenty of outdoors activities for all types of travelers, from families to adventurers. Check out the full list of activity providers at the Chamber of Commerce. Deep Creek State Park holds programs like campfires, talks and hikes at the Discovery Center. Excellent hiking trails and a campsite can be found on Meadow Mountain. Take a kayaking or hiking tour with All Earth Ecotours, where all tours are family-friendly.

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2013 Maryland Bear Hunting Permit Lottery

Hunters can apply 24/7 at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) COMPASS Online Licensing and Registration Service.  To apply online, visit:  https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/dnrcompassportal.

To apply for the Black Bear Hunting Permit Lottery, you must either log in to your existing COMPASS account or create a new COMPASS account.  Once logged in, choose ‘Purchase New License’ and select ‘2013 Black Bear Lottery’.  Applicants not wishing to participate in the 2013 Black Bear Hunt may purchase a ‘Preference Point only’ that will then be applied to next year’s lottery drawing.  For more information about the Preference Point system, visit: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/BearHunt_PreferencePoints.asp.

Hunters may also apply via telephone at 1-855-855-3906 between 7am and 7pm, or by visiting a DNR Service Center, or at one of over 250 Sport License Agents located across the state.

Only one application per person will be accepted. Duplicate applications will result in disqualification and forfeiture of all fees.

Deep Creek Lake Baptismal - Friday July 19 @ DCL State Park

Take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to be baptized in the many rivers & waters of Deep Creek Lake! Admission to the state park will be paid on your behalf at the gate. Cookout & fellowship to follow. Whether or not you have been baptized before or have never had the chance – everyone is welcome to share in this event. Spread the word to friends, neighbors and family!

Service by Pastors Ivan & Cindy Ackerman.

Mark 1:9-11 “And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

What to bring: A modest swimsuit, a dark colored t-shirt/shorts to wear in the water and a towel! Not required, but feel free to bring a light refreshment to share.

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This item will only be available on-line. Bidding ends on July 19th, 2013.

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July State of Deep Creek Lake Meeting

Last Updated on Jul 11, 2013 at 1:20pm | Board of Commissioners

The “State of Deep Creek Lake” will be presented on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Garrett College Auditorium beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting will be hosted by Secretary Joseph Gill,  of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. It will include updates on the current state of the lake and its natural resources, the latest information from the ongoing Deep Creek Lake Sediment Study and a description of the process for preparing a watershed management plan.

For more information, persons may call 301-387-4111.

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