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MD Environmental Trust CY19 Acquisitions detail

The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) is a statewide local land trust governed by a citizen Board of Trustees. Since its creation by the General Assembly in 1967, MET's main goal is the preservation of open land, such as farmland, forest land, and significant natural resources. The primary tool for doing this is the conservation easement, a voluntary agreement between a landowner and the MET Board of Trustees. Last Updated: Updated Quarterly

Organization: State of Maryland
Higher Education - Private Four-Year

Maryland has 200+ higher education facilities located throughout the entire State. Maryland boasts a highly educated workforce with 300,000+ graduates from higher education institutions every year. Higher education opportunities range from two year, public and private institutions, four year, public and private institutions and regional education centers. Collectively, Maryland's higher education facilities offer every kind of educational experience, whether for the traditional college students or for students who have already begun a career and are working to learn new skills. Maryland is proud that nearly one-third of its residents 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, ranking in the top 5 amongst all states. Maryland's economic diversity and educational vitality is what makes it one of the best states in the nation in which to live, learn, work and raise a family.

Organization: State of Maryland
Historic and Cultural

Maryland, through its Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program, is collecting information on how the public uses the Chesapeake Bay waters and adjacent lands. These baseline data will inform planning efforts being undertaken by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to help inform public access, land acquisition, and future oyster aquaculture planning and decision-making. Collecting data on the variety of ways our Chesapeake waters are used will help us plan for reducing use conflicts in our coastal waters, maximizing efficiency, and enhancing environmental and economic productivity. Chesapeake Bay waters are used in many ways: commercial fishing, aquaculture, transport, habitat for wildlife, and recreation, among others. With new and expanding coastal and marine uses, as well as Maryland’s growing coastal population, the pressure is mounting to ensure that there is space for both traditional and new uses and that conflicts are minimized. Some mapped human use data exist, but Maryland has limited recreational water use data for the Chesapeake waters. Basic data on how we use our coastal waters was collected by inviting residents and experts to share their knowledge about recreational uses at workshops using geographical information systems technology.

Organization: State of Maryland
Empowerment Zones

Introduced in 1993, the Empowerment Zone Initiative, along with Enterprise Community Initiative and Renewal Community Initiative, sought to reduce unemployment and generate economic growth through the designation of Federal tax incentives and award of grants to distressed communities. Local, Tribal and State government interested in participating in this program were required to present comprehensive plans that included the principles of: Strategic Visions for change, Community-Based Partnerships, Economic Opportunities and Sustainable Community Development. Communities selected to participate in this program embraced these principles and lef projects that promoted economic development in their distressed communities.

Organization: State of Maryland
MD Environmental Trust Easements

The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) is a statewide local land trust governed by a citizen Board of Trustees. Since its creation by the General Assembly in 1967, MET's main goal is the preservation of open land, such as farmland, forest land, and significant natural resources. The primary tool for doing this is the conservation easement, a voluntary agreement between a landowner and the MET Board of Trustees.

Organization: State of Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Terrapin Habitat

These data sets exist in raster and vector formats. The areas in this data set were determined from USGS Terrapin studies (for more information contact Paula Henry, 410-465-0550 or paula.henry@usgs.gov), DNR studies conducted by Margaret Whilden, and a terrapin study conducted by Willem Roosenburg (contact information can be acquired from Harley Speir of DNR Fisheries Service). For extent acquracies please contact the project lead for each study. Secondary habitats were delineated using sandy beach data from VIMS and salinity data from Lee Karrh of DNR. Sandy beach areas were selected and exported from the source file and then combined with the salinity data to determine sensitivity importance levels. These data sets were then converted to raster format and reclassified with a rank determined by DNR biologists. This rank determines level of habitat importance with spawning areas ranking highest and adult areas of bay depth below 3 feet ranking the lowest. These ranked rasters were then stacked and an output raster was created showing areas of high habitat diversity. These rasters were then clipped by county.

Organization: State of Maryland
Maryland Average Wage Per Job (in Constant 2024 Dollars): 2014-2024

Average Wage per Job in Maryland and Its Jurisdictions (in Constant 2024 Dollars), 2014–2024, based on data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), which includes all workers covered under the State Unemployment Insurance (UI) program and the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE). The 2024 annual average wage figures are preliminary. Hand-calculated total may differ from the published total due to data suppression and privacy protection. 

Source: The U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2014-2024, June 2025.

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Organization: State of Maryland
Motorized Boating

Maryland, through its Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program, is collecting information on how the public uses the Chesapeake Bay waters and adjacent lands. These baseline data will inform planning efforts being undertaken by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to help inform public access, land acquisition, and future oyster aquaculture planning and decision-making. Collecting data on the variety of ways our Chesapeake waters are used will help us plan for reducing use conflicts in our coastal waters, maximizing efficiency, and enhancing environmental and economic productivity. Chesapeake Bay waters are used in many ways: commercial fishing, aquaculture, transport, habitat for wildlife, and recreation, among others. With new and expanding coastal and marine uses, as well as Maryland’s growing coastal population, the pressure is mounting to ensure that there is space for both traditional and new uses and that conflicts are minimized. Some mapped human use data exist, but Maryland has limited recreational water use data for the Chesapeake waters. Basic data on how we use our coastal waters was collected by inviting residents and experts to share their knowledge about recreational uses at workshops using geographical information systems technology.

Organization: State of Maryland
Coastal Bays Scallops

The Sensitive Areas Scallop dataset shows areas within Maryland's Coastal Bays that are significant for Scalloppopulations. The assumption is that an area's importance to Scallops is related to the density of SAV beds. The data set is based on 1999 Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) coverage dataset that was produced at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science from aerial photography flown in 1999. It is a portion of the full SAV dataset that extends back to 1971. Areas with a bed density of 1 and 2 (rank=5) were more important than those areas with a density of 3 (rank = 3).

Organization: State of Maryland
Large Rivers Lakes and Ponds

This layer is extracted from The High Resolution National Hydrography Dataset Plus (NHDPlus HR).  This is an integrated set of geospatial data layers, including the best available National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), the 10-meter 3D Elevation Program Digital Elevation Model (3DEP DEM), and the National Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD). The NHDPlus HR combines the NHD, 3DEP DEMs, and WBD to create a stream network with linear referencing, feature naming, "value added attributes" (VAAs), elevation-derived catchments, and other features for hydrologic data analysis.

Organization: State of Maryland
Coastal Bays Horseshoe Crab Habitat

The Sensitive Areas Horseshoe Crab dataset shows areas within Maryland's Coastal Bays that are significant for Horseshoe Crab breeding populations. Horseshoe Crabs use sandy beach areas for breeding. The coverage differentiates potential breeding habitat (hcrab_rank=3) from confirmed breeding locations (hcrab_rank=5).

Organization: State of Maryland
Frederick_County_2022_SurficialGeologicDeposits

This layer contains data concerning the location and characteristics of unconsolidated Quaternary deposits within Frederick county. This geodatabase contains geologic data from Frederick County, Maryland. Data from several geologic quadrangles and two regional scale geologic maps were incorporated into the regional scale geologic feature classes in this geodatabase. Because of the scale of this map, some features were generalized slightly from the quad scale data. Additionally, some corrections were made for accuracy, such as edge matching to resolve "border faults". The source data for this map and geodatabase come from maps published by the Maryland Geological Survey from 2001 to the present, as well as one map published in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey. The source maps are Buckeystown (2001), Catoctin Furnace (2004), Frederick (2004), New Windsor (2004), Point of Rocks (2004), Walkersville (2004), Woodsboro (2004), Middletown (2005), Union Bridge (2006), Funkstown (2009), Keedysville, Shepherdstown, Charlestown, and Harpers Ferry (2009), Myersville and Smithsburg (2009), Hagerstown (2013), Mason and Dixon (2013), Clear Spring and Hedgesville (2014), Williamsport (2014), Blue Ridge Summit (2021, in review), Emmitsburg and Taneytown (2021, in review), all 1:24000 quadrangle scale, as well as portions of two regional maps: Geologic Map of Garrett, Allegany, and Western Washington Counties, Maryland (2013), and Geologic Map of the Frederick 30' x 60' Quadrangle, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia (USGS, 2007). The GIS data from the referenced maps were mosaiced in Arc Map, corrected for accuracy across quad boundaries, merged to form a continuous dataset and clipped to the extent of Frederick County. Feature level metadata are included, which contain field descriptions for each feature class. This is a small scale dataset, appropriate for 1:100,000 regional scale. Quad scale data are suggested for display or analysis that requires a larger scale. This dataset is prepared for compliance with the USGS GeMS database standard. Last Updated: 06/01/2022

Organization: State of Maryland
Higher Education - Public Two-Year

Maryland has 200+ higher education facilities located throughout the entire State. Maryland boasts a highly educated workforce with 300,000+ graduates from higher education institutions every year. Higher education opportunities range from two year, public and private institutions, four year, public and private institutions and regional education centers. Collectively, Maryland's higher education facilities offer every kind of educational experience, whether for the traditional college students or for students who have already begun a career and are working to learn new skills. Maryland is proud that nearly one-third of its residents 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, ranking in the top 5 amongst all states. Maryland's economic diversity and educational vitality is what makes it one of the best states in the nation in which to live, learn, work and raise a family.

Organization: State of Maryland
Sustainable Communities

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Sustainable Communities Program is a place-based designation offering a comprehensive package of resources that support holistic strategies for community development, revitalization and sustainability. Led by the Department, Sustainable Communities has provided local governments with a framework for promoting environmentally, economically and socially responsible growth and development in existing older communities. https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Communities/Pages/dn/default.aspx

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ACT OF 2010
The Sustainable Communities Act of 2010 established a shared geographic designation to promote efficient use of scarce State resources based on local sustainability and revitalization strategies. The Sustainable Communities program consolidated geographically targeted resources for historic preservation, housing and economic development under a single  designation. The designation places special emphasis on infrastructure improvements, multimodal transportation and development that strengthens existing communities. The  legislation designated the Governor’s Smart Growth Subcabinet as the body charged with final approval of Sustainable Communities designations.

Organization: State of Maryland
Biodiversity Conservation Network - BioNet

The Biodiversity Conservation Network (or BioNet) of Maryland layer systematically identifies and prioritizes ecologically important lands to conserve Marylands biodiversity (i.e., plants, animals, habitats, and landscapes). This dataset aggregates numerous separate data layers hierarchically according to the BioNet Criteria Matrix. These data were needed to maximize the influence and effectiveness of public and private conservation investments; promote shared responsibilities for land conservation between public and private sectors; and guide and encourage compatible land uses and land management practices.

Organization: State of Maryland
NAIP Seamlines

This data set contains polygons delineating the seamline boundaries of imagery acquired as part of the National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP), and used in the creation of DOQQs and compressed county mosaics (CCM). These seam polygons can be used as a tool in determining the image source and date of each portion of the DOQQ or the CCM. The NAIP acquires 4 band digital ortho imagery from airborne and/or space based platforms during the agricultural growing seasons in the U.S.. A primary goal of the NAIP program is to enable availability of ortho imagery within sixty days of acquisition. The NAIP provides 1 meter or 60cm GSD ortho imagery rectified within +/- 6 meters to true ground at a 95% confidence level. The tiling format of NAIP imagery is based on a 3.75' x 3.75' quarter quadrangle with a 300 (plus or minus 30) pixel buffer on all four sides. The NAIP quarter quads are formatted to the UTM coordinate system using the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83).

Organization: State of Maryland
Bottom Classification 2015 Offshore Wind

The field surveys were conducted for NOAA by SAIC on board M/V Atlantic Surveyor. Full reports and associated files are available for download at https://data.noaa.gov/dataset. Sheet H11649 was surveyed from August 17, 2007 to November 18, 2007. Sheet H11650 was surveyed from September 29, 2007 to November 18, 2007. Sheet H11872 was surveyed from July 16, 2008 to December 19, 2008. Sheet H11873 was surveyed from October 13, 2008 to December 18, 2008. Bottom class polygons with CMECS classifications based on ARC GIS 10.2 maximum likelihood raster classification performed on compiled side scan sonar mosaic raster. Side scan data collected by SAIC and provided by NOAA.

Funding to compile these datasets provided by BOEM under cooperative agreement number: M14AC00007. Data processing and compilation was executed by Maryland Geological Survey.

Organization: State of Maryland
Liquefied Natural Gas Stations

Through a nationwide network of local coalitions, Clean Cities provides project assistance to help stakeholders in the public and private sectors deploy alternative and renewable fuels, idle-reduction measures, fuel economy improvements, and emerging transportation technologies. Department of Energy collects this data as part of the Projects undertaken by Clean Cities coalitions and stakeholders to ensure customers access to clean alternative energy. This data can be found at the Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center Web Feature Service: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/Clean Cities is the deployment arm of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office.

Organization: State of Maryland
Shoal Field 1 Ravinement 1993

Ravinement features detected by observing basal reflectors in seismic records. Units are in meters. Data were collected jointly with the Delaware Geological Survey during August 1992: First year of the Offshore Sand Resources Study cooperative agreement between the Maryland Geological Survey and the Delaware Geological Survey. R/V Discovery, Datasonics Model SBT-220 Sub-Bottom Profiler operated at frequencies of 3.5 and 200 kHz REFS: Conkwright, R.D. and R.A. Gast. 1994. Potential Offshore Sand Resources in Northern Maryland Shoal Fields. Coastal and Estuarine Geology File Report #94-8 Toscono, M.A., Kerhin, R.T., York, L.L., Cronin, T.M., and S.J. Williams. Quaternary Stratigraphy of the Inner Continental Shelf of Maryland. Maryland Geological Survey Report Of Investigations no. 50

Funding to compile these datasets provided by BOEM under cooperative agreement number: M14AC00007. Data processing and compilation was executed by Maryland Geological Survey.

Organization: State of Maryland
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserves

The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) is a network of protected areas established for long-term research, education and stewardship. This partnership program between NOAA and the coastal states protects more than one million acres of estuarine land and water, which provides essential habitat for wildlife; offers educational opportunities for students, teachers and the public; and serves as living laboratories for scientists.

Organization: State of Maryland
Wildlife Viewing

Maryland, through its Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program, is collecting information on how the public uses the Chesapeake Bay waters and adjacent lands. These baseline data will inform planning efforts being undertaken by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to help inform public access, land acquisition, and future oyster aquaculture planning and decision-making. Collecting data on the variety of ways our Chesapeake waters are used will help us plan for reducing use conflicts in our coastal waters, maximizing efficiency, and enhancing environmental and economic productivity. Chesapeake Bay waters are used in many ways: commercial fishing, aquaculture, transport, habitat for wildlife, and recreation, among others. With new and expanding coastal and marine uses, as well as Maryland’s growing coastal population, the pressure is mounting to ensure that there is space for both traditional and new uses and that conflicts are minimized. Some mapped human use data exist, but Maryland has limited recreational water use data for the Chesapeake waters. Basic data on how we use our coastal waters was collected by inviting residents and experts to share their knowledge about recreational uses at workshops using geographical information systems technology.

Organization: State of Maryland
MBSS IBI Strata

Layer created using Maryland Department of Natural Resources' 8-Digit Watersheds and Marlyland Geologic Survey's Physiographic Province data. MDNR 8-Digit Watershed file divides the state into 138 separate watersheds. MGS physiographic province file was primarily to show divisions between physiographic provinces within the state. The "MBSS IBI Strata" layer is used to determine which of the IBI strata to use for calculations in a given watershed or at a given site(s). For FIBI calculations in the Highland region, the "MBSS Coldwater Stratum" file must be used in determining Coldwater Highlands designations.Acknowledgement of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Geological Survey would be appreciated in products derived from these data. User may be required to sign a Maryland DNR Spatial Data Products and Services License Agreement.

Organization: State of Maryland
Acute General Special Hospitals

OP&R organizes and prepares for public health and medical emergencies through statewide partnerships with public, private and government agencies to coordinate an effective emergency response for the health and safety of all residents of Maryland. The Office of Preparedness and Response is responsible for staffing the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) Command Center during a significant public health event such as pandemic, natural disaster, act of terrorism or any incident that requires the coordination of state level health department resources. All staff are trained in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS). The DHMH Command Center coordinates the state health department response to an incident in collaboration with the MEMA's Emergency Operations Center and other state agencies.

Organization: State of Maryland
Bottom Classification 2012 CZM Block 2

QuesterTangent’s SWATHVIEW seabed classification software to post-process the 410 kHz side scan sonar signal. This software analyzes the side scan sonar backscatter signal to produce a classification map based on the acoustical reflectivity characteristics of bottom sediments. Employing proprietary algorithms SWATHVIEW uses multivariate analysis to find patterns in the side scan acoustic backscatter signal which reflect bottom textural parameters. Cluster analysis is used to group together regions of similar acoustic backscatter characteristics, or classes. Once the acoustic classes were determined, they were correlated with bottom samples and imagery. Bottom grab samples were obtained using a Van Veen sampler with a 4-inch depth capacity. Sampling sites were chosen based on the side scan data. We took samples on acoustically distinct bottom types to confirm our estimates of those types. The seabed classification data were layered over the side scan mosaics and bathymetry. These data sets were used to correlate side scan reflectivity with acoustic seabed classes and detect any influences that abrupt changes in seafloor slope may have on the acoustic data. Steep slopes tend to scatter the acoustic signals and produce anomalous data. REFS: Conkwright, R.D., Van Ryswick, S, Sylvia, E.R. 2014. Seafloor Survey of Nearshore Ocean City Maryland. Maryland Geological Survey.

Funding to compile these datasets provided by BOEM under cooperative agreement number: M14AC00007. Data processing and compilation was executed by Maryland Geological Survey.

Organization: State of Maryland
Hospice

OP&R organizes and prepares for public health and medical emergencies through statewide partnerships with public, private and government agencies to coordinate an effective emergency response for the health and safety of all residents of Maryland. The Office of Preparedness and Response is responsible for staffing the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) Command Center during a significant public health event such as pandemic, natural disaster, act of terrorism or any incident that requires the coordination of state level health department resources. All staff are trained in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS). The DHMH Command Center coordinates the state health department response to an incident in collaboration with the MEMA's Emergency Operations Center and other state agencies.

Organization: State of Maryland