Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Maryland Conservation Corps Reinstated After Funding Crisis

6/6/2025

27 6

Summary

Conservation Corps Reinstated

Seventeen members of the Maryland Conservation Corps have been reinstated, thanks to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, after federal funding cuts put the program at risk. With state funding secured through August, this essential initiative continues to enhance environmental education and bolster community involvement across Maryland's cherished public lands.

Summary

Brown Celebrates Victory

In a significant victory for community services, a federal judge has halted the Trump administration's cuts to AmeriCorps, reinstating hundreds of millions in funding and preserving thousands of service member positions across 24 states and D.C. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown celebrated the ruling, emphasizing its importance for vital programs that support communities.

1 of 2

Conservation Corps Reinstated

Seventeen members of the Maryland Conservation Corps have been reinstated, thanks to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, after federal funding cuts put the program at risk. With state funding secured through August, this essential initiative continues to enhance environmental education and bolster community involvement across Maryland's cherished public lands.

1 / 2