P.S. While I am sharing DNR news... potential shorebird habitat next spring in Garrett County.  Get on it Mikey, JB and Dave!!

Mark Hoffman


DNR TO START SAVAGE RIVER DAM REPAIRS
Drawdown of the Savage Reservoir in Garrett County for flood gate repairs is expected to begin in early October. Disruption to normal operations will continue through early spring of next year. Inspections in the fall of 2007 revealed an inoperable gate, prompting engineers to restrict normal water operations at the dam and forcing officials to seek funding for a permanent repair. DNR has been working closely with the Upper Potomac River Commission, the Maryland Department of Environment and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine the schedule and repair procedures to best protect the nationally acclaimed wild brook and brown trout fishery below the dam.

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/pressrelease2009/092109.asp