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950 Acres in Talbot County Conserved through Donated Easement to Maryland Department of Natural Resources First donated public access easement in the history of Program Open Space Former Anne Arundel County Executive Bob Pascal and Reinecke Fuchs, Inc. are donating 950 acres in Talbot County to FIREWOOD HOWARD FISHER SINCE 1987 MDA#28760 FALL CLEAN-UP, FIREWOOD, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, ODD JOBS, MOWING ~ COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL “BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE....SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE” BUSINESS 410-770-9557 CELL 410-924-0365 The West Wing Salon & Spa would like to thank everyone for a great year! As we ring in the New Year have a safe and Happy New Year! All Nail Services • All Hair Services Waxing • Ear Piercing Facials and Massages (by appointment only) Gift Certificates Available Program Open Space in a historic State conservation easement. This is the first donated public access easement in the history 111 N. Harrison Street, Easton, Maryland 410-763-9116 Appointments Preferred for your Convenience Walk-Ins Welcome 24 of Program Open Space, and will serve as a model for future projects. “This is a historic donation and I want to thank Bob Pascal for this legacy to future generations,” said Governor Martin O’Malley. “This land will create new opportunities for Maryland families and visitors to get outside and enjoy the bountiful natural wonders of our Eastern Shore.” The 950-acre perpetual conservation easement on the Point Pleasant property will protect valuable forest and farm land. It will maintain or establish more than eight miles of riparian buffers to protect the water quality of the Choptank River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Through coordinated and controlled access, visitors will be able to explore the land by kayak, horseback or on foot. The land will also be available for hunting, camping, fishing and other low-impact recreational activities. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold the conservation easement. QUOTE FROM BOB PASCAL The entire property falls within a Targeted Ecological Area, which DNR has identified as a conservation priority as part of the GreenPrint program, furthering the goals of the program. The conservation easement protects public scenic views along approximately eight miles of waterfront on the Leadenham Creek, Broad Creek and Balls Creek, tributaries of the Choptank River. The rural land in the Point Pleasant Farm project represents all habitats of the coastal Chesapeake Bay. Grasslands and croplands on the property provide foraging areas for nearly 200 migratory birds. Reptiles and amphibians, including spotted turtles, a State species of concern, an array of butterflies, dragonflies and other insects, crucial to the food web, are also found in the area. Tidal fringes and shallow water areas support fish, crabs, snails, shellfish and invertebrates and small crustaceans that serve as food sources for waterfowl, waterbirds and shorebirds. ADVERTISE IN THE TALBOT GUIDE!! 410-822-7912
Historic Oyster Cannon on Display in Annapolis The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering with the Annapolis Maritime Museum to exhibit a historic cannon from now until June 2012. A relic of the Oyster Police of the 1800s, the cannon was used to protect the Chesapeake Bay’s oysters during the “oyster wars” of the 19th century. “We’re delighted to partner with DNR to bring this amazing era of our history alive,” said Jeff Holland, executive director of the Annapolis Maritime Museum. “To think that oysters were once so valuable, we needed artillery like this to protect them from pirates – that’s astonishing! The cannon fits right in with our core permanent exhibit, Oysters on the Half Shell, which explores why oysters are so important to the health of the Bay and the lives of hardworking watermen.” The cannon was acquired by Hunter Davidson, the first Commander of the State Oyster Police Force, in 1868. It was installed on the original steam-powered patrol boat of Maryland’s “Oyster Navy,” the Leila. In 1884, this ship was replaced by the Governor R. M. McLane, which fought many spectacular battles against oyster pirates. The McLane was equipped with a 12- pound Dahlgren boat howitzer in 1888. While accounts are not definitive, authorities believe that this gun may have been the original cannon from the Leila. DNR obtained the cannon in December 2010 from the American Legion Post 116, which owned it since the1950s. The legion regularly loaned it to a group of Civil War re-enactors who took part in North- South Skirmish Association competitions. The Cannon was on display at the Delmarva Discovery Center in Worcester County from June through September 2011. “This cannon signifies our State’s commitment to protecting our valuable natural resources,” said DNR Secretary John Griffin. “We are honored to make this piece of Maryland history available for all to enjoy.” For more information about the history of the cannon and the oyster wars, visit dnr.maryland.gov/mdconservationhistory/Oyster_Wars_Cannon.asp. For information about the Annapolis Maritime Museum, visit amaritime.org. Decks • Additions • Drywall • Painting • Siding Plaster • Small Jobs Call Cell phone 410-443-6626 or 410-725-4989 MHIC#45773 FRIENDSHIP ANTIQUE & FURNITURE RESTORATIONS Custom Refinishing, Antique Restoration, Furniture Striping & Repair Also Install/Restore Hardwood Floors Quality at an Affordable Price Rick Andrew 23 years experience 23762 Craft Road, Preston, MD 410-924-2633 • 410-673-7168 Oyster Wars Cannon The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently acquired the original cannon used by the Maryland State Oyster Police Force to control the oyster harvest in the Chesapeake Bay. 25
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