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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, Constellation 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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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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RT @NatlHydroAssoc: "Dave Down by the Dam" is an instant National #Hydropower Day classic! Must see tv. #Hydroday @DMarcheskie

Celebrate @NatlHydroAssoc National #Hydropower Day by watching our next “Dave Down by the Dam” episode on…FUN & RECREATION! Did you know the @CEGCleanEnergy Conowingo Dam owns a pool? WATCH HERE https://t.co/6aJTSVNCNz

CHECK THIS OUT! Watch this new summer video series, “Dave Down by the Dam,” as @DMarcheskie shows us how the @ConstellationEG Conowingo Dam tackles debris in this 1st video. You gotta see the boat at the end! ️ https://t.co/R4JdI68EIQ

In case you missed it, check out this op-ed from Malcolm Woolf of the @NatlHydroAssoc https://t.co/A2xlx68Jcj

Fortunately, there has been a steady decline in recent weeks of the number of black vulture carcasses collected in the area, allowing us to reopen the trails. Remember, never touch dead or sick-looking birds and try to avoid bird droppings. (3/3)

In May we temporarily closed the Mason Dixon trail from Fisherman’s Park to Shuresville Road and the Shure’s Landing Wildflower Trail (AKA Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenways Trail) due to the detected presence of Avian Flu in black vultures nearby. (2/3)

Good News – Hiking Trails near Fisherman’s Park have reopened! (1/3)

“In many ways, Conowingo Dam serves as a model for the hydropower industry when it comes to removing such a large amount of debris.” Check out this OpEd on the dam’s massive debris removal by @natlHydroAssoc #cleanenergy https://t.co/dyHJcT8KIi

Come celebrate National Trail Day! The Conowingo Dam Trail Cleanup Day will be held Sat., June 4 from 9am – 12pm. Bags, gloves, & breakfast will be provided. Please meet at the Conowingo Dam Visitor’s Center (4948 Conowingo Rd., Darlington, MD) See you there! ️ https://t.co/7BxiLlS5Wa

SSS-Snakehead Success! Thanks to everyone who came out to the 2022 Snakehead Mayhem Fishing Tournament in Port Deposit, MD. We’re proud to sponsor funds & gear for this great event to help rid the Susquehanna River ecosystem of an invasive species of fish. https://t.co/N92FrjXrZZ

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