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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Carroll County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Agricultural land preservation — Yingling farm
Staff briefed the board on the state's most successful farmland preservation program ahead of decisions on this year's easement applications, which closed August 31.
Green stormwater infrastructure and NPDES compliance
Two grant applications — $25,000 for free green infrastructure training and $10,000 for Willow Pond tree replanting — support the county's stormwater permit obligations.
Preservation of the 216-acre Shaw farm
The county permanently preserved a 216-acre farm in Carroll County by purchasing a conservation easement for $841,013.60, keeping the land in agriculture and off the development market.
Forest Conservation Rule Updates
The state updated its model forest conservation ordinance after the county's first public hearing, adding new reforestation requirements for large multifamily projects and mandatory stream buffers. Another public hearing is needed before the county can adopt the changes.