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State-Wide Trail News
The Trails Division of the Department of Natural Resources is working with our federal, state, county, municipal and private partners on a wide variety of projects. Not every project listed below is necessarily a DNR initiative; for some we are merely providing technical assistance.
The projects listed below involve multiple government and private initiatives and are not necessarily DNR projects.
October 2014 – November 2014
$16 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR KEY BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN & TRAIL PROJECTS – MDOT to Hold Public Workshops to Discuss Funding Sources and Project Requirements – As part of the O'Malley-Brown Administration's vision of building a true multi-modal transportation system, staff from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and State Highway Administration (SHA) will hold regional workshops to detail four programs that provide funding for bicycling, pedestrian and recreational trail projects throughout Maryland: Bikeways, Safe Routes to School, Transportation Alternatives, Federal Lands Access Program and Recreational Trails.
In 2014, $16 million in reimbursable grant funding will be available for projects that enhance walking, biking, pedestrian safety and recreational trail and federal lands access. MDOT and SHA officials will discuss available funding sources, project eligibility / requirements and funding cycles.
For more information on the Bikeways, Safe Routes to School, Transportation Alternatives, Federal Lands Access and Recreational Trails programs, please visit the following sites:
- The Bikeways Program: http://1.usa.gov/1d63gwP
- The Safe Routes to School Program: http://1.usa.gov/1begtah
- The Transportation Alternatives Program: http://1.usa.gov/1fkaTo9
- The Federal Lands Access Program: http://1.usa.gov/1a7CLMI
- The Recreational Trail Program: http://1.usa.gov/Ma8fXe
Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update – The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is pleased to announce the release of the Twenty-Year Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The final Plan can be accessed via: www.mdot.maryland.gov/bikewalkplan.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan establishes a 20-year vision to support cycling and walking as modes of transportation in Maryland. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan supports the Maryland Transportation Plan, or "MTP", and other key statewide planning efforts. This Plan updates the Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan adopted in 2002 and, going forward, will be updated every five years.
MDOT thanks all participants for their contributions to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. We look forward to continuing to work together with all partners to improve walking and biking in Maryland, using this Plan as a foundation.
New State Bicycle Guidelines – The State Highway Administration has recently completed its draft Bicycle Design Guidelines. DNR submitted comments on the guidelines as it relates to DNR lands. http://www.roads.maryland.gov/Index.aspx?PageId=357
MDOT Website – MDOT has a website for all bicycle and pedestrian programs, beyond just Cycle MD. Check it out at: http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/IncludedContent/
Critical Trail Links – DNR, the Maryland Department of Transportation, and the Maryland State Highway Administration continue to explore making critical On-Road & Off Road Connections between BWI Trail & Patapsco State Park, and from the Torrey C. Brown Trail to the Baltimore City trail system.
MDP, Partner Organizations Win Prestigious National Planning Award - Honor Recognizes Business Certification Program Tied to Western Maryland Trail - The Maryland Department of Planning, which was instrumental in creating a certification program that draws users of a popular western Maryland hiker-biker trail to patronize businesses in western Maryland towns, will receive a national planning achievement award from the American Planning Association (APA), the agency learned this week.
The Trail Town Program® and Certified Trail Friendly program are cooperative efforts by MDP, the Allegheny Trail Alliance and The Progress Fund to revitalize a 150-mile corridor of trailside communities along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). The three organizations shared a national achievement award for innovation in economic planning and development for the submission "Trail Towns: Boosting Appalachian Communities Through Tourism."
"By taking strategic action, we're building on trailside community assets and strengthening links between retail establishments and hikers and cyclists on the GAP Trail," said Governor Martin O'Malley. "These award-winning initiatives reflect the bold vision of planners and local and regional partners, adding value to a popular recreation route and creating economic spin-off benefits in Appalachian communities."
APA's National Planning Excellence and Achievement Awards honor planning efforts that create communities of lasting value. The economic planning and development award went to projects that demonstrated innovation and vision, achieved momentum and public support, integrated planning efforts and made a difference in people's lives over the long term.
2014 award recipients will be honored at APA's National Planning Conference in Atlanta in April.
The Certified Trail Friendly program builds on the economic benefits of recreational tourism by strengthening links between trail users and local businesses. The program encourages trail users to visit participating businesses - restaurants, bike shops, hotels and more - along the GAP trail in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The result: increased profitability for participating business and an improved experience for trail users, who number in the hundreds of thousands each year.
According to a 2008 study by the Allegheny Trail Alliance, business owners indicated that one-quarter of their gross revenue was directly attributed to trail users because of their proximity to the trail. More than one-quarter of surveyed businesses mentioned that they have or plan to expand their operations or hire additional staff because of the impact of the trail.
The business certification program provides a model of how a good idea, aided by collaboration and good planning, can revitalize downtowns in cities such as Cumberland and Frostburg.
Bike Maryland – https://www.bikemaryland.org/
Allegany County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan – The focus of Allegany County's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is connecting communities. The connections between the trails and towns will offer more than recreational activities, but also provide for transportation and bring economic benefits. Among the projects described in the plan is connecting the town of Mount Savage to Frostburg and the Great Allegheny Passage, while creating a small loop trail that supports the Great Allegheny Passage. The new connection would primarily make use of an abandoned rail bed to connect the two towns. Another project would rehabilitate the tunnel under Frostburg's Main Street to restore a connection between the GAP and Frostburg, according to the plan. The proposed trail heads south from the tunnel to become the Georges Creek Rail Trail ending in Westernport. The trail will provide a "backbone" to link all the parks in Frostburg, according to the plan. Another project would connect Dan's Mountain State Park to the Dan's Rock Overlook Park by a hiking and biking trail. http://www.gov.allconet.org/ACT/121128_MasterPlan_Booket.pdf
Email: email@example.com
Mail:Attn: Siera Wigfield
1000 Lafayette Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
Fax: 301-722-0326
Anacostia Trail – The D.C. Department of Transportation received a $10 million TIGER Grant, combined with $3.5 million from the District and $1.5 million from Maryland, to complete four missing miles of bicycle and pedestrian paths on the Kenilworth Gardens Trail, connecting hundreds of miles of existing trail networks in Maryland and DC. This path will create new options for bicycle commuters and bring economic and health benefits to communities along the trail. The overall project includes the construction of five bridges, raised pathways, and multi-use paths. It will connect 16 waterfront neighborhoods to the Anacostia River, as well as the Southwest Waterfront, the Nationals baseball stadium, the Navy Yard, RFK Stadium, the National Arboretum, and other popular destinations
Annapolis Bicycle Master Plan – The City of Annapolis Bicycle Master Plan, which will guide the City over the next 5-10 years in developing a comprehensive program for cycling. This program includes facilities, policies as well as education tools for both cyclists and drivers.
Anne Arundel County Bike Studies –Anne Arundel County is undertaking bike studies along MD 170 (Odenton) and MD 648 (Severna Park - Pasadena). For more info: Anne Arundel County Trails Information, Jonas Green Park Visitor Center, 1990 Ritchie Highway, Annapolis, MD, 21409. Office (410) 222-6141. http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/parks/trails/
Baltimore County – The Towson Bike Beltway officially opened on September 17th. http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/News/releases/0917bikebeltway.html
Baltimore Metropolitan Council's Bicycle Advisory Group – BPAG is working on its Action Plan. http://www.baltometro.org/multi-modal-planning/bicycle-and-pedestrian-advisory-group
In Brunswick, Md., Trail Business is Booming – Rails to Trails Conservancy
Carroll County Trails Plan – Carroll County is undertaking the Freedom Trail Master Plan. The Freedom Trail will eventually connect to Patapsco Valley State Park. http://carrollcountytourism.org/index.php/biking-trails/
Cecil County Bicycle Master Plan – During the past few months WILMAPCO met with Towns and the County to present the final document and recommendations. The 2012 Cecil County Bicycle Plan was adopted by the Cecil County Board of Commissioners, Towns, and the WILMAPCO Council. Binding the final document is delayed, awaiting an extra item in the appendices. You can download it from here: www.wilmapco.org/bikececil. Please note, this current online version has a placeholder in the appendices, and will be updated as soon as possible.
Contact Person
Tamika K. Graham
Senior Planner
Wilmington Area Planning Council
Phone: 302-737-6205, Ext. 1-16
Fax: 302-737-9584
Citizen Soldiers Trail (CST) – Mr. Robert Reyes, the CST trail champion, has been meeting with various federal, state and county officials about the trail that runs from North Point State Park through Baltimore County land, making it a local government project supported by DNR. For a trail map, please go to: http://www.nps.gov/waro/planyourvisit/directions.htm. Contact: Robert Reyes firstname.lastname@example.com
C&O Canal Trust – The C&O Canal Trust hosts a wide range of trail activities. For more information http://www.canaltrust.org/trust/
East Coast Greenway – http://www.greenway.org/
Garrett Trails –http://www.garretttrails.org/
- Meadow Mountain NRT 1150 Status - JMT estimates Phase 1 MMT will cost $287,496 and take 3 – 4 months to complete by the end of the summer of 2014. Meadow Mountain NRT 1150 status: JMT submitted the final design for Phase I of MMT to County Permitting on January 3 for approval. Once the County provides its stamp of approval the construction design documents go to SHA for approval. Garrett Trails is awaiting the final SHA approved specifications and drawings before submitting the documents to the University of Maryland. The SHA approved package will be the one used for bidding purposes.
Dwight Emory and his team started working on the design and permitting for MMT Phase 2 in early January. At this point, Garrett Trails is working with DNR to confirm whether trail engineering should be for a 10' to 12' wide trail/road or an 8' base with 5' finished surface. Theresa will contact John Wilson and Steve Carr for guidance on this matter and to see if there are funds available within DNR to construct the wider version of the trail. Another matter to be determined is the type of stone/cross sections to be used on the trail, keeping in mind that some sections of the trail already have a solid stone base. Beitzel engineers suggested using a 6" minus stone base with No. 10 stone as the surface stone as long as both stone types meet the State specifications. If the County receives approval from SHA for Phase 1 before Phase 2 is submitted for review, then the project will be bid separately just to keep the momentum going.
Governor Harry Nice Bridge - The 70 year old Governor Harry Nice Bridge spans the Potomac to connect Charles County MD with King George County VA via US 301. The 5 year planning phase of the Harry Nice Bridge rebuilding was just completed when the Federal Highway Administration approved the Alternate 7 proposal which includes a two way bicycle/pedestrian path.
Harford County Trails Master Plan – Harford County is in the process of completing a County Bicycle Plan. http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/planningzoning/index.cfm?ID=904
Howard County Trails – The Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks offer an extensive system (183 miles) of natural surface trails and paved pathways with the park and open space lands located in the County. Opportunities exist for hiking, biking, horseback riding, trail running and bird watching. Here is the link: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/HowardCountyParks.htm
Howard County Bicycle Master Plan – Howard County is developing its first Bicycle Transportation Master Plan. The Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) is the lead agency administering the planning process. To ensure a comprehensive look at bicycling, DPZ has secured the involvement of a number of other county agencies including the Office of the County Executive, the County Council and Department of Public Works. Visit the Technical Advisory Group page for a list of agencies and representatives involved. http://bikehoward.com/
Montgomery County Trails Master Plan – M-NCPPC, Montgomery County Department of Parks is updating the Countywide Park Trails Plan. This plan serves as the guide for park trails of countywide significance, both hard and natural surface. Since last fall, they have been meeting monthly with a "Trails Working Group" (TWG), which consists of representatives from the major trail user groups, to discuss various plan objectives and policy issues. The TWG is helping to advise and guide our planning process for the amendment.
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Mountain Club of Maryland –http://mcomd.org/
National Park Service Chesapeake Bay News – http://www.nps.gov/chba/index.htm
Parkers Creek Trails – The American Chestnut Land Trust has developed a wonderful trail network around the north and south side of the Parker Creek Watershed in Calvert County. The Parkers Creek watershed has been identified as a major green infrastructure hub by DNR, which currently owns 1,780 acres in the watershed and is actively working to acquire additional lands to be managed by ACLT. Contact: Karen Edgecombe: firstname.lastname@example.com
In Memory of former PHG President Kit Valentine– Kit Valentine loved the outdoors and from the earliest years of his life, he has loved to build trails. When Kit was 17, he earned his Eagle Scout Award by building a trail in the Patapsco Valley State Park. He earned a college degree in Forestry Management and has been active in trail development ever since.
If you look at the Patapsco Heritage Greenway website at www.patapscoheritagegreenway.org, you will discover that every project and accomplishment listed, Kit Valentine has contributed in some way, that has impacted thousands of people. Kit was involved with P.H.G. from its infancy, became President and served on our Board of Directors since 2000. Through his guidance, vision and leadership, we were able to accomplish so much, making a positive difference in preserving, protecting and enhancing the history, heritage and natural resources of the Patapsco Valley. He can see the fruits of his efforts and vision of the Patapsco Valley becoming a certified greenway is almost a reality.
Kit had very active roles in the Grist Mill Trail, Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Friends of Patapsco State Park, #9 Trolley Line, #8 Streetcar Path, the Catonsville Short Line Trail, Mt. Airy Trail and the East Coast Greenway. Kit has worked with the scouts, schools and hundreds of community volunteers to share his knowledge and vast experience.
A portion of the Catonsville Short Line Trail, near Maiden Choice Lane, has been named the "Kit Valentine Trail" in his honor.
Two recent articles about Kit's life and contributions he has made to the Patapsco Valley may be found at:
To those of you who knew Kit, you can also send cards to his family at 2205 Pleasant Drive, Catonsville, MD 21228.
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club – All meetings are at 7 pm at the Greenbrier State Park Visitors Center and are open to the public. Meeting dates can be obtained through ATC's website at: http://www.patc.net/PublicView/
Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) – This agency of the National Park Service established the following priority projects around the Chesapeake Bay in 2013:
- Gunpowder Valley Strategic Conservation Plan
- Urban Ecosystem Restoration DC Metro Area
- Bear Creek Land and Water Trail
- Open Space Conservation Plan for Baltimore County Growth Area
- Walkable Bikeable Berlin
Rockville Bike Master Plan –Rockville has recently completed a draft a draft map of the planned recommendations. http://www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=1410Contact: Rebecca Torma email@example.com
Star-Spangled Banner Trail – The comprehensive management plan and environmental assessment for the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is now complete. The plan will guide development and management of the trail. http://www.nps.gov/stsp/index.htm
Advisory Council Appointed for Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail – The National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office announces the appointment of 23 members to the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Advisory Council. Members of the Council, appointed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, will consult with the Secretary and the National Park Service on matters related to the trail, including trail development, public access, recreation opportunities, and educational programs along the trail route.
Bill Pencek will serve as chair of the Advisory Council. Mr. Pencek is Deputy Assistant Secretary, Division of Tourism, Film, & the Arts, Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development, and also serves as Executive Director of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.
Council members will serve two-year terms. The state of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia are represented on the council as are non-governmental organizations.
"Advisory Council members will focus on the legacy of the trail as the bicentennial period draws to a close in early 2015," said Mr. Pencek. "With expertise in heritage tourism, community development, and conservation, members of the council will help implement a trail that teaches, engages, and benefits communities for the long-term."
Per Chuck Hunt, Superintendent of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Trails program, "We appreciate the willingness of these talented individuals to assist with trail development and management in a way that helps Americans forge enduring connections with this important chapter in our nation's history."
Members of the Advisory Council are as follows:
Joyce Baki is the Tourism Specialist for the Department of Economic Development in Calvert County Maryland. Ms. Baki has over 15 years of tourism experience having previously worked for the National Aquarium in Baltimore and the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ms. Baki is a member of the Southern Maryland Heritage Consortium, the War of 1812 Regional Advisory Committee and the Chair-elect of the Maryland Destination Marketing Organization. Ms. Baki received the Maryland Tourism Person of the Year award at the Governor's Conference on Tourism in 2006.
Carol Benson is the Executive Director of Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis,London Town & South County. Ms. Benson has over 10 years experience in heritage tourism, marketing and stewardship education. She has also worked for the Maryland Humanities Council. Ms. Benson holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Fine Arts from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College.
Jeffrey P. Buchheit is the Director of the Baltimore National Heritage Area. He has served as the Assistant Director and the Coordinator for the Museum Assessment Program while employed by the American Association of Museums. Mr. Buchheit is the former Director of the Historical Electronics Museum. Mr. Buchheit received a Master's in Public Administration from Southern Illinois University.Joseph (Jay) Doyle is Community Development Project Manager for the Baltimore County Department of Planning. In his current position, Mr. Doyle initiates and supports capital projects that emanate from agency-endorsed plans or emerge as community development priorities. Mr. Doyle has previously served on the Byway Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the Star-Spangled Banner NHT Advisory Council. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Towson State University.
James R. Foster is president of the Anacostia Watershed Society where he leads the organization's goals of reducing stormwater volumes to the river, and working to make the river fishable and swimmable. Mr. Foster has over 30 years of hands-on technical expertise dealing with aspects of environmental management and consulting including: water quality management, environmental management of properties, site inspections and assessments, remediation, training, permitting, and compliance audits. Mr. Foster is focused on resolving water quality issues at the source, reducing trash, and controlling runoff of rainwater from developed sites through advocacy, education, and stewardship activities.
Elizabeth Hughes is Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and Deputy Director of the Maryland Historical Trust. In this capacity, she oversees development of program policy and legislation and oversight of all Trust programs, including the work of the Jefferson Patterson Park ;and Museum. Ms. Hughes has served on the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers Board since 2004. She earned a Master's Degree in Architectural History from the University of Virginia ;and a Bachelor's Degree in American Studies from Georgetown University.
Lisa Hull is Tourism Coordinator for the Northern Neck Planning District Commission whose mission is to assist with the planning and economic development for four counties in Virginia's Northern Neck region. Ms. Hull holds a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and a Master of Arts from Johns Hopkins University.
Kathleen Kilpatrick has served as Director of the Department of Historic Resources and State Historic Preservation Officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia since February of 2001. Ms. Kilpatrick serves as a Trustee of Virginia's two national heritage areas, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation and the Journey through Hallowed Ground. She is also an advisor to the Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission.
J. Lance Mallamo is the Director of the Office of Historic Alexandria (VA). Mr. Mallamo is responsible for full administration of heritage services provided by the City of Alexandria, VA, including the Archives and Records Center, operation of seven city-owned museums and the public history and archaeology programs. He is the past co-chair of the Long Island North Shore Heritage Area (LINSHA) Planning Commission and past chairperson of the LINSHA Management Plan Committee.
Aaron Marcavitch is Executive Director of Anacostia Trails Heritage Area. Mr. Marcavitch has over 10 years of experience in creating and maintaining community-based partnerships. He is vice-chairman of Prince George's County Committee on the War of 1812. Mr. Marcavitch holds a Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation from RogerWilliams University and a Master of Arts in History from Middle Tennessee State University .
Kim Nielsen was appointed Strategist for the Museums and Collections Division of the Naval History and Heritage Command in November 2009. In this position he is responsible for strategic planning for twelve national museums in the Navy Museum System, system coordinator for Navy-wide programs, including commemorations and social media, coordination for Navy Museum System realignment and division directives review. Under Mr. Nielsen's management the Navy's official service museum saw outstanding growth in exhibits, community outreach and programs, and attendance as the only military museum in the Nation's Capital. Mr. Nielsen has dedicated over 30 years to a career as a museum professional, cultural historian, and preservationist.
R. Anthony Nolan serves as Interpretation and Conservation Division Chief, Natural and Historical Resources Division for the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission. Mr. Nolan oversees the management of the Natural and Historical Resources Division with direct oversight of program and facility operations. Mr. Nolan has 17 years of experience providing leadership in park operations management, historic and natural resource management, and programs.
Christopher Peace represents the Virginia House of Delegates' 97th District, which spans parts of Hanover, King William, and all of New Kent County. He is in his fourth term. Mr. Peace received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Hampden-Sydney College and earned his law degree from the University of Richmond. Mr. Peace is the chairman of the Advisory Council for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.
William J. Pencek, Jr. is Executive Director of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. Mr. Pencek is the former Director of Cultural and Heritage Tourism for Maryland and serves on several advisory boards including: Friends of Fort McHenry, Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Association, and Baltimore Heritage, Inc. Mr. Pencek holds a BA in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania.
Brigitte Peters is the Tourism and Marketing Manager for the Office of Tourism and Marketing in Havre de Grace,MD. Ms. Peters is a member of the Harford County Tourism Advisory Board, the Maryland Tourism Council and the Maryland Municipal League. She also serves on the board of directors for the Harford County Cable Network.
Roslyn Racanello is Executive Director of the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium, a nonprofit organization promoting heritage tourism through advocacy, partnerships, fundraising and membership. Ms. Racanello has extensive marketing experience and has won the Governor's Award for Cultural Heritage Tourism fromMaryland's Office of Tourism Development. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from SUNY College at Buffalo.
Alex Romero is the Superintendent of National Capital Parks-East and has over 20 years of federal service with management and oversight responsibilities. Under his current purview, he manages several locations that fall along the Star-Spangled Banner NHT. He holds a Bachelor of Science from SUNY at Old Westbury.
Sonal Sanghavi is Director of the Office of Environmental Design for the Maryland State Highway Administration. She directs various programs encompassing environmental compliance, mitigation and stewardship. This includes wetlands and waterways permitting, landscape design, scenic byways and recreational trails programs. Ms. Sanghavi has over 15 years of experience in water resources and environmental engineering.
Kristin Saunders is Assistant Secretary for Land Resources for the State of Maryland. Ms. Saunders has over 20 years of experience in state government holding various management and leadership positions. She manages over 500,000 acres of public recreation and conservation land holdings including Parks, Forests and Wildlife Management areas. Ms. Saunders holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Baltimore.
Christopher Shaheen is Public Space Program Manager for the District of Columbia Office of Planning. Mr. Shaheen has over 20 years experience in planning and historic preservation. He holds a Master of American Studies with a concentration in Historic Preservation from George Washington University.
Francis Taylor is the chair of the Baltimore County War of 1812 Advisory Committee. He also serves as the chair of the North Point Heritage Greenway, as North Point Peninsula Council Vice President and is a member of the Baltimore County Historical Society. He is retired from the United States Postal Service.
Cathy Thompson is the Community Planning Program Manager for the Department of Planning and Growth Management in Charles County, Maryland. She has also worked as a historic preservation planner. Ms. Thompson holds a Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University.
Kirsti Uunila is Historic Preservation Planner for Calvert County, Maryland. Ms. Uunila has over 20 years of experience in archeology, anthropology, heritage tourism and preservation planning. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arizona and a Master of Applied Anthropology from the University of Maryland at College Park.
For more information about the trail, visit www.nps.gov/stsp
Susquehanna News Report – The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership has recently released its 2012 Progress Report. The report summarizes the work of SGP and its partners in creating places where people are connected to the natural and cultural resources of the Susquehanna and can live active, healthy lives.http://www.hitourtrails.com/
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail - Click here for the most recent newsletter.
WB&A Trail – The 2012 Bikeways Maryland Grant to Anne Arundel County will authorize SHA to design the bridge over the Patuxent River. PG County is working with DNR to extend the trail on the P.G. County side of the river to Bowie State University and the MARC station. PG County and DNR are also working on a spur trail between the WB&A and Bowie State University via the Uhler Farm NRMA. SHA is hoping to perform an alternatives analysis to determine the appropriate location for the bridge and recommend that the county conduct public outreach for the project.
9/11 National Memorial Trail – The 1,140-mile 9/11 National Memorial Trail will connect New York City's National September 11 Memorial, the Pentagon Memorial in Virginia near Washington, DC, and the Flight 93 National Memorial to commemorate the worst terrorist attack in America, and to honor those heroes who gave their all that fateful day. The Pentagon Memorial-to-Flight 93 link will use the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage to Rockwood, but an on-road link is needed at least temporarily from Rockwood to Flight 93. http://www.911memorialtrail.org/
Contact: David G. Brickley
President and CEO
September 11th National
Memorial Trail Alliance
4310 Ridgewood Center Drive
Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
For more DNR information, please contact:
Steve Carr
Land Trails Planner
Land Acquisition & Planning
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, E-4
Annapolis, MD 21401Phone: 410-260-8478
If you are aware of a trail or trail system that is not currently listed on this website, please contact the state Land Trails Planner Steve Carr at
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Let's Get Connected!
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To those of you experienced with Minky backing...
How wide do you cut your binding? Wider than the 2.5" that is typically suggested? Thanks. |
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- Posted by toolgranny (My Page) on Fri, Oct 21, 11 at 17:29
I don't cut mine wider but I do sew it to the backing side and hand stitch on the front when I use minky. It's hard to make it look good on the back by hand. |
I agree, it tends to "creep" a bit. beverly |
I cut the backing wide enough to wrap it around to the front as binding. |
- Posted by magothyrivergirl (My Page) on Mon, Nov 28, 11 at 14:26
Lois, what size binding did you decide to make for the two quilts with the Minky backings? I am considering using Minky as a backing. |
I checked around with several people and ended up doing it as I have for non-Minky backing. I used 2.25" binding, machine stitched it to the front of the quilt and hand sewed it to the Minky. I had no trouble at all. That being said, the quilts have not been used or washed, but I made sure I hand sewed completely through the Minky. I think it will be just fine, and I really like the way the "standard" style of binding looks. The batting I used was Hobb's 80-20 on one and a 100% cotton on the other, Dream Bat, I believe she called it. So they were not thick battings. I contracted with two different LA quilters, so I could get to know each of them, just in case I need something in a hurry and one can't do it. I was very pleased with them both. I had heard that some LA quilters wouldn't quilt Minky, but neither of them had a problem with it. Everyone I show the quilts to just raves about the softness of the backing. I think you'll love it, Marsha. |
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We are looking to replace our service line from the meter to the house and our plumber has recommended pvc over copper. The plumber also commented on the availability of quality copper pipe today. We plan to be in this home for a long time and want the use the best material for this job even if it costs us more. Our water comes from a major municipal water system so water quality is not an issue.
What material do you recommend and why? If PVC is used, will it affect the taste of the water? The house is approximately 50 years old and while pressure is generally good when we use several fixtures water flow is compromised. We are having landscape work done soon that will involve tearing up our front lawn so we felt like this was the time to make this upgrade. Thanks. |
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Alot depends on what your municipality allows. Check with them first while filing for the permit, they may dictate what to use. |
Missstella I read your post not because I have the answer but because I wanted to know too! But it made me think: I would suggest that whatever pipe you settle on you inquire about "sleeving" it. That simply means that when the trench is excavated a pvc sleeve pipe is installed, a little larger than the pipe that actually carries the water. So if the outside diameter of your water pipe is 1 1/4 inches the sleeve would be perhaps 2 inches. Then if there's ever a problem it is very straightforward to pull the old pipe out and slip new in. This probably wouldn't be of great benefit to you, but to future homeowners it could be wonderful, and is inexpensive. The sleeve also provides considerable physical protection. More experienced minds may disagree -these are just my thoughts based on limited experience with a well supply line. Best wishes, M |
- Posted by missstella (My Page) on Mon, Mar 16, 09 at 18:36
I have no reason to doubt that the county would not allow whatever my plumber suggests--he's a stand up guy--not interested in having his licensed pulled because he didn't do things right. He has just suggested pvc over copper, and I have always thought copper was the standard for a water line replacement (it is what was done at my last house in this same neighborhood--10 years ago). He has said he will put in copper if we want, but he has moved away from copper because the cost has jumped so high in recent years and in his opinion the quality of copper piping has been an issue. I'm okay with pvc or something else (suggestions anyone?), as long as it is safe, and durable. I have seen suggestions for PE (polyethylene?) but have not asked my plumber about whether this is possible in our area. Marknmt, I'm not sure I understand why you would need a sleeve if a rigid pipe is used and there is no threat of freezing here in Georgia. Also we have to dig down several feet to install and/or replace a pipe and there is not easy access to the water line once it is laid. Maybe I'm not picturing this right... |
Hi again Missstella. I don't mean to suggest that a sleeve is necessary at all, just that it can provide a measure of convenience down the road. Around here the water lines are typically galvanized steel, and in time they react with the soil and become pitted and fail. Sometimes it is possible to dig down and hook up to the old line and pull it out with an excavator. If everything works right the new line can be pulled right along with it. So no big trench has to be dug. (Still a mess, though.) A sleeve would make the job a sure thing is all, and is very cheap. It just means that once you do excavate you insure that you don't have to do it again. With PVC you'd have no issue with the hydrolysis and of course as you say, no freezing in Georgia. Sorry to have muddied the waters for you! Here in our rocky soil it seems reasonable. Where you are there may be no point. Good luck, Mark |
- Posted by missstella (My Page) on Tue, Mar 17, 09 at 9:11
Thanks for the suggestion as I would not have thought to ask. I could see using a sleeve for protection, but it seems that you still have to dig to get to the pipe for replacement and I wonder if it would mask a need for repairs (I'm thinking leaks). I will ask my plumber what he recommends on this. Our existing water line is galvanized and the interior (distribution) pipes are copper. Failure due to environmental issues is not usually the problem for the water lines in our area, just age, and debris/buildup inside the pipe affecting water flow. We would have done this replacement with the sewer line replacement, but that was done with the previous homeowners. I hope whatever I put in does not need to be dug up in my lifetime. I'm still hoping there are some recommendations for the best pipe to use for the water line. I've done searches here, but none seem to address this question specifically. |
I don't know that there is "one best line" to install. As was previously stated, your local municipality is going to dictate what can and can't be installed. Copper will last a long time but it can have issues, particularly with certain water or soil conditions. Copper is also still expensive. There are some thinner walled versions of copper pipe that reduce the cost, but aren't going to last as long. PVC is good but can crack if there is any shifting/heaving or physical impact. PVC is also cheap. Poly can avoid some of the issues of PVC. So, what I would say is check with your municipality. Also, be aware that your current metal pipe may be serving as a required grounding electrode for your electrical service. If you replace it with plastic, you will need to address that issue. Have you considered drilling this line rather than digging it up? Drilling is often done in my area to avoid digging up the yard. |
- Posted by lazypup (email@example.com) on Tue, Mar 17, 09 at 12:44
The Georgia Plumbing code is modeled after the UPC (Uniform Plumbing code). Let us begin our discussion by examining your options under the UPC. Pipe Approved by the UPC for domestic potable water "Supply Lines" (Note- Supply lines are defined as the line from the municipal water main or well to the structure). List of approved materials: 1.ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE-commonly used for municipal water mains but rarely seen in a residential supply. 2.BRASS PIPE- Extremely expensive and labor intensive because it requires cutting and threading in the same manner as iron pipe. Expected service life is 150+yrs. (In my entire career in the plumbing trade I never encountered a brass service line). 3.COPPER PIPE Type K & L (no type L) 4. CPVC-both pipe and tubing. CPVC pipe is made to conform to the sched.40 IPS (iron pipe standard). It has the same overall dimension and pipe wall thickness as sched.40 PVC & Iron pipe. Generally only available through a commercial plumbing supply house by special order. This pipe is generally not sold to the public because the pipe dimension is the same as sched.40 PVC and there is a great risk that untrained installers might co-mingle CPVC pipe with PVC fittings. (code prohibits gluing dissimilar plastic pipes and fittings. 5.GALVANIZED IRON PIPE- Expensive, labor intensive to install, highly succeptable to mineral buildup and internal corrosion. Generally not considered a good choice today. 6. PE PIPE (Polyethelene Plastic tubing). Available in 50', 100' & 250' rolls. Uses standard "Bsrb" fittings which are pushed into the pipe and held in place by stainless steel clamps. 7.PEX (Cross linked Polyethelene pipe). PEX is a relatively new material in the plumbing industry. It has all the advantages of the PE pipe with the exception that it requires special tools to make the joints and it may not be code approved by your local jurisdiction. NOTE: both PE & PEX pipe can be installed with a minimal invasion of your landscaping by means of a ditch-witch type trenching machine using a 4" or 6" wide cutter bar. Some trenching machines even have a special pipe rack that will hold a roll of PE or PEX and a dispensing system on the cutter bar so that the pipe is laid during the trenching operation. This method only requires digging a small hole at each end of the run to make the final connection or feed the pipe through a footer wall. 8. PVC pipe-available in 20' rigid lengths. Requires couplings to join additional lengths and fittings to make changes in direction or elevation. In my professional opinion my choices in order would be; |
- Posted by missstella (My Page) on Tue, Mar 17, 09 at 13:04
Jake2007 and Lazypup, Thanks, that is exactly the type of information I was looking for! I will definitely explore the PE option with my plumber. I'll let you know where we end up. I love these GW forums. Thanks again. |
- Posted by bus_driver (My Page) on Tue, Mar 17, 09 at 16:04
Often the black polyethylene is bad-mouthed on forums. If code permits, it is my first choice. I recommend stainless steel adapters, rarely in inventory at local suppliers, available from internet sources. Use double clamps at each fitting, use 100% stainless steel clamps, not the ones with regular steel screws. "Plastic" fittings generally work well, but I have had some failures with them in buried situations after 35 years or so. Use the pipe rated for at least 160 pounds, nothing less/cheaper. Eliminate up front as many problems as possible. |
- Posted by lazypup (email@example.com) on Tue, Mar 17, 09 at 17:14
To give a minor testimonial on PE pipe, my family has a 160acre dairy farm in N.E.Ohio. Our primary water source is from a spring which is about 120yds from the house. Prior to 1959 our notion of running was was when the first boy got out of bed and down to the kitchen in the morning Grandma would hand us a bucket and say "Run out to the spring and fetch me a bucket of water" in 1959 my uncle was working for the Deming Pump company in Salem, Ohio and he bought a factory second Deming 2HP shallow well 2 cylinder piston pump. (It was a factory second for cosmetic reasons-bad paint job) The pump was installed in the basement of the house and after 2 weeks of hand digging we managed to run a 2" PE suction line from the spring to the house and a 1.5" PE pressure line from the house to the barn. Originally they installed running water to the kitchen and a mere 3 yrs later we installed a complete bathroom. (i don't miss that little old shack out back) That pump and piping system supplies between 2000 and 3000gal of water daily to the livestock at the barn and to this date we have not had any system failure except for one electric pump motor that burned out. In addition, a bulk truck comes in every other day to haul our milk away, and every time they take our milk they take a sample of both the milk and our water, which is tested at the dairy lab. In fifty years of service our water has never once failed the required health inspection. In fact, we received a letter from the lab stating that our water quality grossly exceeds the health standards for commercial municipal water supplies. Needless to say, I am sold on PE pipe. |
The ability to install the entire run without any joints is a huge advantage. I use PE all the time and it works very well and lasts. Physical damage is about the only thing that can hurt it, and when installed with the correct bedding and first layers of back fill it is very unlikely to be damaged. |
PE is used all the time however I've only seen SS stiffeners inside the pipe and a heavy brass compression adapter used on this WST (water service tubing) pipe that is CTS (copper tube size), not IPS that uses insert fittings that is common on well systems. |
Missstella, I notice neither Lazypup nor Brickeye say anything about sleeving, so I am going to assume you needn't give it any more thought! ;-)M |
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Would 50 degree night time temps be ok for sans during the winter, possibly hitting 55-60 during the day? |
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I would say that would be living dangerously. You must keep water out of the plants that have crowns like the Hahnii's. Do not expect the kinds of growth you would normally get with hotter temps, and less pupping. Lean towards keeping them on the dry side. Give them all the light you can. |
Thanks for the responce re; temps, i was afraid that was what somebody would say, LOL! I am thinking logistically of where iam going to be putting my plants after i bring them in from their summer outside. I do have one room that i could use for plants during the winter but i guess it would be too cold, i have cactus also, maybe thats where they will go! Thanks, again. |
- Posted by albert_135 Sunset 2 or 3 (My Page) on Mon, Aug 25, 08 at 10:43
I once lived near Phoenix and very brief periods well below 50° in the early morning caused little or no damage. Further north where outside temperatures were near freezing I once had a greenhouse with an electric heater and I could not afford to go above 50° all day and all night. Sansevieria did not thrive and often died in that greenhouse. |
I live in the Mid-Atlantic and have had a terrible experience exposing my Sans to temps below 60, inside. I lost several Hahnii year before last because they were in a room with too cool temps. Now I keep all Sans under lights on the top shelf!!!! I wouldn't risk it. They don't like cold or wet. |
Thanks again for the further input, now i definitely know i will not be following through with my cool room plans! |
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How often do you feel its good to water a hahnii type during the winter in the northeat? My home has radiators for heat that I keep set at 70 something in the winter. |
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Will nuns in Catholic schools still be limited to rulers?
Rulers with 30 round clips.
Several years ago, after an eight-year-old girl (in Florida, as i recall) was arrested in the classroom, cuffed an dragged away because she was "out of control" and the teacher couldn't handle it and Florida passed its wonderful "stand your ground" law, the late Doug Marlette (who was Florida-based in those days) did a cartoon.
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When they take tests do they feel under the gun?
My daughter-in-law doesn't want to be armed since the kids in her classes are often the type you want to shoot. She's afraid of the temptation. ;)
I miss Marlette. A North Carolinian raised in a conservative Baptist family, he could cite Bible verse as readily as the right-wing whack-jobs — against them. (I knew him and his wife somewhat.) Fortunately, his nephew Andy Marlette has taken up the pen, and even draws in a style much like his uncle, for the Pensacola, FL newspaper!
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Just wanted to share some pics of my Jasmine tree finally blooming. I've had a few blooms here and there, but this is the most I've had since I purchased it not quite two years ago. When I first planted it most of the leaves turned yellow and then brown. But slowly I baby'd it, gave it lots of TLC, miracid... and its finally paid off. Thanks for looking!! |
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YUMMY!! I bet it smells DIVINE...aaaaah....thanks for sharing! Congrats on the wonderful blooms! Makes me want to get a cold hardy jasmine, ha ha! |
Thanks Mersiepoo, It DOES really smell wonderful. Especially in the evening... |
That's a gorgeous murreya! Wish mine would hurry up and start blooming! Jim |
Thanks Jim, I'm sure yours will start blooming soon, post a pic when it does! |
Wow! impressive and inspirational! |
Appreciate it longriver, thanks!! |
- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (My Page) on Sat, May 31, 08 at 17:05
Thanks Toni, Someone on this website ID'd it for me as Murraya Paniculata. So I'm sure it is exactly the same as yours. Believe it or not I got it at Wally World. I just checked the date to see when I bought it, I guess it's only 13 months ago, April 07. Your tree is GORGEOUS!! Tons of blooms, just beautiful! Check the link below, the last person gave me the ID. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Murraya Paniculata?
- Posted by littlem_2007 5 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 12, 08 at 22:36
hello, Toni and puglvr, your plants are absolutely beautiful. congrats. it is the best feeling when a plant flowers well. sue |
Uh, that fragrance ... |
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Stringless, tender and sweet! This excellent garden bean provides high yields on compact bush plants. Dark green, slender pods reach 6 to 7-inches long. (50 days)
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Sow beans 1 to 2 inches deep when danger of frost is past. Soaking seeds 1 to 2 hours before planting will speed germination. Beans will rot if soil is too cold or very damp. Sow bush-types 6 to 12 inches apart in beds, pole-types 6 inches apart in rows. Provide support for poll-types.
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The current ministerially approved version of the CSM/SCM Bylaws dates back to 1990. There have been several attempts since then to revise the Bylaws, as they were out of date and did not reflect the current organization of the Society, or its customary procedures. One revision of the by-laws was approved by mail ballot of the membership in 2004, but as far as we can tell, due to Lynn Anderson's untimely death, this version did not proceed to Ministerial Approval, which is required by the Bylaws. Almost two years ago, the executive took upon itself the task of going through all the previous revisions, using the 2004 revision made by former president Susan Koval, and approved by ballot, as the main working document. We now have another revised set of Bylaws suitable for the current state of the society, as well as future developments such as electronic communication and voting. The "official" ministerially approved version from 1990 (still the only legal version), the former (2004) version approved by the membership, and the proposed revised versions are posted here for your review. The major changes from the 2004 version to the new version are highlighted in yellow and address things such changes in voting procedures (electronic ballot), indemnification of officers, and changed roles of officers and committees. Other changes, not highlighted, were minor and editorial (eg. consistent naming of conference, AGM, society, officers etc.). Note that originally, only the 1990 and proposed new versions were posted here. Current Bylaws (1990 Version) (85 KB) 2004 Bylaws (92 KB) Proposed Revised Bylaws (66 KB)
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