Resource Library

The Resource Library connects Maryland land trusts to information, tools, and services that support conservation and stewardship programming. The library is designed to help land trusts navigate the various programs and resources offered by Maryland Environmental Trust and other governmental partners.

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• Stewardship and Monitoring Program
• Land Trust Assistance Program
• Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program
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Our Programs and Resources

Information on Maryland Environmental Trust’s tools and services to support land trusts, conserve land, and steward easements.

Land Conservation

• Model Deed of Easement
• Disclosure: Claiming Tax Benefits for Your Full or Partial Gift of a Conservation Easement
• Conservation Easement Processing Steps
• Conservation Project Roles
• Conservation Easement Program Policy

Easement Stewardship

• Request monitoring training for your land trust
• Keepers or Chuckers: Keys to Good Record Management

Other Resources

• Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants
• Resources that are available to easement landowners
• Maryland Land Conservation Programs List

State and Local Products and Tools

Information, datasets, and land prioritization tools from Maryland state agencies and local counties.

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

Land Conservation and Planning

• Maryland Comprehensive Plans Online
• Maryland’s County and Municipal Comprehensive Plans
• Keep Maryland Beautiful Act

Grants and Opportunities

• DNR Grants & Loans Center
• Chesapeake Bay Trust Grants
• Governor’s Grants Office
• MAERDAF Grant Program

Other Resources

• DNR Forest Stewardship Resources
• Maryland Soil Conservation Districts
• UMD Extension Resources & Publications
• Maryland InfoPortal: Catalog of State Assistance Programs

Related Organizations

• Forever Maryland
• Heart of Maryland Conservation Alliance
• Land Trust Alliance
• Southern Maryland Conservation Alliance