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ACLT Receives $20K Grant for Parkers Creek Heritage Trail

July 26, 2019 By crm

Woodrow Wallace Family – Photo by: Carl Fleischhauer
Woodrow Wallace Family – Photo by: Carl Fleischhauer

The American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA) for research to be conducted as the initial phase of the “Parkers Creek Heritage Trail”.  According to the grant application:

“For more than 10,000 years, people have hunted, fished, worked and made their homes around what would come to be known as Parkers Creek in Calvert County. Just as their lives and cultures shaped our local heritage, the ruggedness of the terrain and the characteristics of the waterways shaped their lives. The environment and its people leave a mark on each other and are inextricably intertwined.

The American Chestnut Land Trust seeks to fully explore that relationship within 5 significant eras of human habitation. The results will, in future phases, be shared through comprehensive interpretation for the public along ACLT’s current 22 miles of trails and heritage sites and 2 new trails slated for creation in 2019 and 2020.

Phase 1 of this long term project will result in the following: conclusion of primary research for each era and production of supporting online materials. At the conclusion of Phase 1, ACLT will hold a community event presenting the results of the research. Future phases will included development and installation of an interpretation plan and may include, but not be limited to, signage, framework edge display of excavated buildings, and sculptures/artwork representing buildings and historic life in the watershed, enhancing the visitors experience and strengthening their connection to the land.”

In its award of the grant, MHAA points out that “heritage areas foster broad public-private partnerships to preserve and enhance the best of Maryland’s historic sites and towns, unspoiled natural landscapes, and enduring traditions. These tangible links to both place and past help residents recognize their communities have a special piece of the American story to treasure and share with others and, in doing so, contribute to the economy of Maryland’s communities by preserving and enhancing places that attract heritage tourists. Every dollar of MHAA state grant funding has a return on investment of $4.45, generates $19.8 million in state and local taxes, and creates 3,146 jobs annually.”

Visit www.acltweb.org for more information about ACLT.

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Speak Out for Land Preservation in Calvert County!

May 31, 2019 By crm

Message from ACLT's Executive Director,  May 31, 2019: ACLT is asking the Board of County Commissioners to restore land preservation funding in the proposed county budget to $2.5 million. We believe that part of the funding should be used in the Purchase and Retirement (PAR) fund which retires … [Read more...]

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Please attend the Calvert Co. Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing: this Tuesday

February 22, 2019 By crm

Those who care about Calvert County should make every effort to attend the public hearing on the recommended Calvert County Comprehensive Plan at 7:00 p.m., February 26th at the Calvert Pines Auditorium. The Plan contains similar goals of past comprehensive plans and a quick read would make you feel … [Read more...]

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ACLT applies for renewal of its LTA Accreditation

February 6, 2019 By crm

Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice The Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) has been accredited since 2014 … [Read more...]

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Happy Trails at ACLT Photo Contest Winners!

June 1, 2018 By Keyarra Pratley

Happy Trails At ACLT Photo Contest Winners! Congratulations to Instagram users @dani_lane and @mehotchkiss for winning our Happy Trails at ACLT Photo Contest!  You can also view their beautiful pictures of the Swamp Trail, North-South Trail, and the Parkers Creek Loop on our Instagram … [Read more...]

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