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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

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.

SUPPORT THE CONOWINGO DAM:

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

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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Northern Snakehead = 609 Flathead Catfish = 124 Blue Catfish = 0 Eels = 50,361

As for our fish report, American Shad numbers are on the rise and we’ve some really spectacular numbers of eels - which is a great sign this early in the season. Our season totals are: American Shad = 3,456 Alewife = 13 Blueback Herring = 2

Our tour group was able to view our fish and eel lift operations in person including a cameo with a flathead catfish we had just pulled out of the water. Thank you for visiting us and we look forward to having you back again soon!

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