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Maryland expands program for landowners to protect waterways statewide

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is expanding the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) permanent easement program statewide for the preservation of agricultural land and protection of waterways.

Tree plantings for a forest buffer, as seen on a Washington County CREP easement, are a key best management practice. Maryland DNR photo

Previously these easements were available in nine Maryland counties. Now landowners across Maryland with existing federal CREP contracts can participate in this land conservation…