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The Conowingo Dam significantly benefits our environment, our economy, and the Chesapeake Bay, all while fighting climate change and supporting our community.

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For more than 90 years, the Conowingo Dam has been Maryland’s largest source of renewable energy.

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Mar 19, 2021

FERC Renews Conowingo Dam's Operating License, Preserving Maryland's Largest Source of Renewable Energy

With a new 50-year operating license in hand, Exelon Generation can now move forward with up to $700 million in planned investments to enhance aquatic life, water quality and environmental stewardship

Nov 13, 2020

Conowingo Dam Recreation COVID-19 Update

Conowingo Visitor Center will be closed to the public starting 5 p.m. today (11/13/20)

May 22, 2020

National Safe Boating Week

May 12, 2020

Conowingo and Muddy Run Recreation Sites Closures and Modifications Due to COVID-19, Effective May 12, 2020

Apr 10, 2020

Canoe portage not currently available at the Conowingo Dam

Canoe portage is not currently available around the Conowingo Dam due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidance. We will share an update when we can. Thanks for your understanding.

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For more than 90 years, the Conowingo Dam has been Maryland’s largest source of renewable energy.

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News & Events

FERC Renews Conowingo Dam's Operating License, Preserving Maryland's Largest Source of Renewable Energy

Conowingo Dam Recreation COVID-19 Update

National Safe Boating Week

Conowingo and Muddy Run Recreation Sites Closures and Modifications Due to COVID-19, Effective May 12, 2020

Canoe portage not currently available at the Conowingo Dam

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One of the biggest threats to the health of the Chesapeake Bay is upstream runoff that brings sediment and nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorous into the river, which flows into and can harm the Bay. Click the link to the video to learn more! https://t.co/pM2rwIc7XE

"My connection to the dam is a love for fishing. The scenery in a kayak staring up river at the dam is priceless.” —Chris Farmer, Rising Sun, MD https://t.co/OaC643PI4Q https://t.co/UvNldetjD1

Click the link to the video to learn more about the future of the Conowingo Dam. https://t.co/L93GGlRwOu

Conowingo’s future is bright as we've just been approved for a new federal operating license. This is great news for the dam, the residents of Maryland and the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

Conowingo provides a breathtaking backdrop for artists, photographers and anglers of all ages. Click the link to the video to learn more! https://t.co/1JYUq0ttWZ

Conowingo was an engineering marvel when constructed more than 90 years ago and it continues to operate safely and reliably today.

DYK: The Conowingo Dam provides prime breeding, nesting and foraging grounds for the American Bald Eagle. According to Destination Wildlife, approximately 300 eagles gather by each Thanksgiving! https://t.co/smb30bfBoa https://t.co/bprQEYUzB2

The study concluded that while large events can have significant short-term impacts, the Bay is resilient over the long run due to ongoing restoration and time gaps between events. Read the study summary here: https://t.co/hSigM1tawY 3/3

Curious about what the study concluded? Scientists found that most sediment and particulate nutrient impacts to the Bay occur during high-flow events, such as during major storms, which occur less than 10% of the time – the last one being in 2011. 2/3

DYK a study was completed by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science a year and a half ago that specifically looked at the Conowingo Dam and its impact on the Chesapeake Bay? 1/3

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