State and Local Resources and Tools

Helpful information, datasets and land prioritization tools from Maryland state agencies and local counties. The tools and resources below include decision support tools are used to help prioritize land conservation.

MARYLAND’S LAND​ CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

• Land Conservation Programs List
• MET Directory of Maryland Land Trusts

PARCEL AND DEED INFORMATION

• SDAT Real Property Search
• MD LAND REC
• MD Property View

DATA, MAPS AND ANALYSIS

• GreenPrint map
• DNR Acreage Reports
• DNR Green Infrastructure Assessment
• MERLIN Online
• MD iMAP, Mapping & GIS Portal
• MDP Full Listing of State GIS maps
• MDP Downloadable GIS Files
• Maryland NRCS Geospatial Data Gateway
• Maryland’s Protected Lands Dashboard

PLANNING AND PROTECTION RESOURCES AND TOOLS

• Maryland Comprehensive Plans Online
• Maryland’s County and Municipal Comprehensive Plans
• MDP Planning Legislation

GRANTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program
• DNR Grants & Loans Center
• Chesapeake Bay Trust Grants & Opportunities
• Chesapeake Bay String of Pearls
• DHCD Community Development Funding & Support Programs
• Governor’s Grants Office​
• MAERDAF Grant Program

VOLUNTEERS

• Volunteer Maryland
• AmeriCorps Grants
• Chesapeake Conservation Corps
• Governor's Office of Service and Volunteerism

OTHER RESOURCES, TOOLS AND SUPPORT

• DNR Forest Stewardship Resources
• Maryland Soil Conservation Districts
• UMD Extension Resources & Publications
• Easement Revitalization Guidebook
• Maryland InfoPortal, Catalog of State Assistance Programs
• Chesapeake Legal Alliance​

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State and Local Resources and Tools Helpful information, datasets and land prioritization tools from Maryland state agencies and local counties.

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