Our parks and open spaces are at risk! Please sign our petition to tell your state legislators that you care about open space!
This year the proposed budget once again raided Program Open Space, taking $115 million that would have saved family farms, created and maintained open green spaces for children and wildlife, and preserved Maryland’s historic places. This is a 64% cut.
As Maryland continues to grow, we must preserve our working farms and green spaces now and for future generations. Once land is lost to development, it can never be recovered. If you believe family farmers, children, and our ecological resources deserve better, take action now and tell your state representatives that you will vote on the side of protecting Program Open Space.
We are not asking for new funds; we are not asking for legislative changes. We are asking that the existing law be followed. Thank you for taking action.