Appoints Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio as Secretary of Natural Resources Governor Larry Hogan announced Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio as the Secretary of Natural Resources. Haddaway-Riccio currently serves as a Deputy Chief of Staff in the governor’s office, where she advises on environmental-related issues. “Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio has been a strong member of my executive team since day one and has […]
DNR Secretary Belton’s Message: December 2018
Increased Public Access Is Coming Your Way One of my top priorities is to make sure all Marylanders have access to the enjoyment of nature and the great outdoors. To that end, I’m pleased to say that 2018 has been a banner year for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. A proud accomplishment of this […]
DNR Secretary Belton’s Message: August 2018
A Bright Future for Conservation Secretary Mark Belton addresses Conservation Jobs Corps graduates at North Point State Park. For many Marylanders, August means last-minute vacations, season-ending camps, and – of course – the dreaded yet wonderful back-to-school preparations. At the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, class has been in session all summer long for our […]
Letter from DNR Secretary Belton
Can you feel that? Spring is in the air. With warming temperatures and sunny skies, the season has transformed anew, and with it comes a celebration of life and our beloved natural resources. As you can imagine, April is a busy month for the department. It marks the transition from oyster to crab season, marks […]