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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.

News & Events

Aug 17, 2020 ·

2020 Events

All public events for the remainder of 2020 have been cancelled.

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.

Mar 18, 2020

SUPPORT THE CONOWINGO DAM:

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

2020 Events

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

Conowingo and Muddy Run Recreation Sites Closures and Modifications Due to COVID-19, Effective Immediately

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As part of the new license for Conowingo, pending approval, we’ll be upgrading our fish passage program to include increased hopper sizing, upgraded internal hydraulics and facilities to enable the capture and transport of shad to areas upstream of the four lower Susquehanna Dams

At the Conowingo Dam, we have spent the last few years planning extensive updates and improvements to the East Fish Lift.

“Actually, 2020 was a good year for something,” says Steve Minkkinen of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He’s talking about American eels.

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