July 16, 2026 Parks, trails, and other public green spaces are eligible for funding. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo Governor Wes Moore’s FY 2027 budget includes $7 million for Maryland’s Greenspace Equity Program, supporting 15 projects …
July 15, 2026 Choptank Marina and Boat Ramp in Preston recently showcased several upgrades completed with money from the Waterway Improvement Fund. Photo by Mickey Pullen, courtesy of Caroline County Recreation and Parks. Governor Moore today announced …
July 15, 2026 Maryland DNR Grants Gateway open for Fiscal Year 2028 funding A newly constructed living shoreline on Tilghman Island protects a tidal wetland and adjacent community from coastal flood impacts. Maryland DNR photo by Maggie Cavey. The Maryland …
July 15, 2026 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ black bear hunt lottery will be from July 15 through August 31. Entry is required to participate in the 2026 Maryland bear hunting season from October 26 – 31 in all of Allegany, Frederick, …
July 14, 2026 The Baltimore Harbor is one of five selected watersheds in the Whole Watershed Program. DNR photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is awarding $11.2 million in grants from the Whole Watershed Fund to accelerate restoration efforts …
July 10, 2026 A biologist holds up a crayfish found in the Patapsco River. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo Most of us who have played in shallow water or let our children play in Maryland streams and pond, vividly recall an encounter with a …
July 10, 2026 By Katy Gorsuch If you’re anything like me, you spent much more time as a kid carefully constructing homes for rolly pollies (aka isopods) than you did playing sports. And there’s no reason that should stop! Below are a selection of houses …
July 10, 2026 The tagline of the 1990s television show Captain Planet told kids weekly, “the power is yours!” Just like those cartoon characters, you can help make a plan to save the Earth from environmental danger. Maryland’s State Wildlife Action Plan ( …
July 10, 2026 By Katy Gorsuch Assateague at Night by Rick Dove, DNR Photo Contest 2020. The next full moon after this photo was taken would have been the full Buck Moon, on July 5th in 2020. Continuing our exploration of the diverse and wonderful ecology …
July 9, 2026 Drought contributes to low hypoxia in early part of season Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show lower than average volumes of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l of oxygen—in the …
July 9, 2026 Officers responded to multiple weather-related water rescues and cited boaters for violations during Operation Dry Water. Natural Resources Police officers conduct patrols on NRP’s newest boat, the 31-foot Harry L. George, alongside …
July 8, 2026 Rustin Moore holds a beautiful speckled trout he caught recently in the lower Bay. Photo courtesy of Rustin Moore Milder temperatures are welcoming anglers to enjoy fishing across Maryland from the freshwater areas to the Chesapeake Bay and …
July 8, 2026 Atlantic Division record broken for the third time in one year Cooper Clark next to his state record false albacore being weighed on a certified scale at Sunset Marina, Ocean City. Photo courtesy of Cooper Clark. The Maryland Department of …
July 8, 2026 Ixodes scapularis (blacklegged tick). Photo Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Visitors to Maryland’s parks and public lands should take steps to prevent tick bites and treat tick bites quickly to protect themselves from …
July 7, 2026 Online lottery, virtual appointments available to secure waterfowl hunting locations Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering an online process for Maryland hunters to apply …
July 2, 2026 Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz and Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw meet with descendants of former enslaved workers of the Colonial-era Catoctin Furnace. A re-discovered cemetery where these …
July 2, 2026 The Worcester County Liberty Tree was dedicated near the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on April 25, 2026. These trees are being dedicated at historic sites and community gathering places across Maryland. Photo by Sam Crane, Maryland Department …
July 2, 2026 A recent study found that horseshoe crabs have bounced back since population declines in 1990s Dozens of horseshoe crabs gather in the Ocean City inlet during the high tide of the June new moon. Photo by Joe Zimmermann/DNR Under the vibrant …
July 1, 2026 This happy angler pulled in a keeper-sized striped bass that was destined for the dinner table. Photo by Travis Long This weekend marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and family gatherings, vacations, and fishing with family and …
July 1, 2026 Funding approved for DNR’s Program Open Space, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, and Community Parks and Playgrounds programs The Department of Natural Resources helps Maryland communities access funds for playgrounds, sports …
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