Public, Private Sector Partners will Promote State’s Status as Recreation Destination The Maryland Department of Commerce and Maryland Department of Natural Resources have announced that 18 Marylanders from the public and private sectors have been named as the state’s first Outdoor Recreation Ambassadors. As part of their responsibilities, the ambassadors will work to enhance the […]
Secretary’s Message – Celebrating Our Earth this Spring
As we continue to recover from the pandemic, I am more enthused than ever to welcome back spring and get outside. April in particular is a month full of events and opportunities to highlight our state’s amazing natural resources. In fact, it is becoming known as “Earth Month” for its many commemorative days including Maryland […]
Mark Your Calendar for “Welcome to Boating” Clinics
Are you ready for boating season? The Marine Trades Association of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are organizing two “Welcome to Boating” Clinics in cooperation with the BoatUS Foundation, May 4 and 6 from 4-7 p.m. at Sandy Point State Park. Join boating professionals to learn and/or refresh boating skills. The content […]
DNR Maryland Fishing Report – April 7th – 13th
April offers many fishing opportunities to anglers, ranging from trout to invasive species such as northern snakeheads and blue catfish. A reminder to anglers that all fishing for striped bass, including catch-and-release, is prohibited in the Chesapeake Bay or any of its tidal rivers — except the main stem of the Potomac River — for […]
Maryland’s Recreational Crabbing Season Now Open
The recreational crabbing season in Maryland officially opens April 1 for the Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries as well as in the Atlantic Ocean, coastal bays and their tributaries. Recreational crabbing in Maryland can be done a variety of ways, with or without a license depending on the equipment and location. Licenses are required for […]
Safety Tips to Mark Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Be the FOCUSED Driver: MDOT MVA and AAA Share Important Safety Tips to Mark Distracted Driving Awareness Month Educational messaging, statewide enforcement planned throughout April Each year, distracted driving contributes to more than 26,000 injuries and 180 fatalities on Maryland roads. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s […]
Eyes on the Bay: Looking Back at Winter 2021
Eyes on the Bay Resumes for 2021 Whether you like to boat, fish, swim or just enjoy Maryland’s amazing seafood, we know there are many folks out there who have bay waters running through their veins and like to keep their finger on the pulse of bay conditions. Aerial photo of the Chesapeake Bay in […]
Hiring Licensed Tree Experts Helps Avoid Scams
DNR Advises Homeowners Check Tree Contractors The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions homeowners to be alert for non-licensed tree contractors who take money for work that never gets done. The Maryland Forest Service and Natural Resources Police have been made aware of one such individual operating in Baltimore and Harford counties, specifically targeting senior […]
Regulations Issued for 2021 Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Fishing
Conservation Measures Include Two-Week Midseason Closure in July The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces new regulations for the Chesapeake Bay summer-fall striped bass season. The 2021 summer-fall season in most areas of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries will be open May 16 through July 15, and resume August 1 through Dec. 10. […]
DNREC Launches Earth Day Video Contest
Deadline is Monday, April 12 With Earth Day exactly one month away, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is launching a video contest to educate and engage youth about the importance of environmental protection and inspire them to be part of the solution to address climate change. The global theme for Earth […]
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