The Maryland Department of Natural Resources honored members of the 2024-25 Maryland Conservation Corps during their graduation program at Sandy Point State Park on Aug. 26. The ceremony capped 10 months of job training, conservation work, and stewardship with the Maryland Park Service. This year’s class overcame a significant challenge, as they were demobilized in late April after a sudden termination of grant funds by AmeriCorps, the federal program supporting it. DNR reinstated the Maryland Conservation Corps team with state resources until AmeriCorps grants were restored by court order in June. “I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every Maryland Conservation Corps member who volunteered their time, stuck with the program, and helped us plan for the future following the unexpected federal cuts to AmeriCorps this year,” Maryland DNR Secretary Josh Kurtz said. “Corps members in Maryland have renovated park facilities, planted trees, restored habitat, led interpretive and educational programs, and improved natural landscapes in every county in Maryland. This year especially, they played a key role in keeping the program running so we can make sure future Conservation Corps classes can continue these important contributions to the state and the Maryland Park Service.” The program offers hands-on, […]
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