© From "The C&O Canal" by Dorothy Camagna

Gateway to the Chesapeake

Admired by millions who cross the Bay Bridge each year, Holly Beach Farm joins Sandy Point State Park as the gateway to Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. This 300-acre site, known for its exceptional scenic value, includes three miles of sensitive Bay shoreline that is protected thanks to a partnership of the Fund, a private landowner, the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Transportation, and Maryland Department of Natural Resources. When they visit this property, now under the stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, school children will learn about the significance of the watershed and what they can do to preserve its health.

Regional Scorecard -

Mid-Atlantic


Acres Protected: 323,272
Fair Market Value: $642,049,481
Acquisition Cost: $480,221,029
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 323,272
Bridge Loan Protects Forests Until Funds Can Be Raised

© Larry Laird

When 2,500 acres of Pennsylvania forestland were on the sale block in late 2007, strong interest from developers led local residents to seek assistance from The Conservation Fund. Read more »

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