January 14, 2025 This joint DNR-federal facility is critical for oyster science and other marine research for the region The Cooperative Oxford Laboratory in Oxford, Maryland. In 2024, the lab celebrated its 60th anniversary in its current location. …
January 10, 2025 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has initiated a process to create an updated Land Preservation and Recreation Plan, as well as the first Maryland State Parks Strategic Plan …
January 8, 2025 Funding approved for DNR’s Rural Legacy program Funding approved today will acquire an easement in the Dividing Creek Rural Legacy Area, one of the most pristine and ecologically significant watershed basins on the mid-Atlantic. Maryland …
January 8, 2025 Photo: “New Dawn on the Chesapeake Bay” by S.C. Bridgman, submitted to the 2023 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. It’s time to re-invigorate our strategy and build on significant work and progress we started more than 40 years ago to restore the …
January 8, 2025 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo Maryland State Parks kicked off 2025 with its annual First Day Hike tradition, joined by more than 5,200 visitors across the state. Although January 1 was windy and cold across most of Maryland …
January 7, 2025 By Ranger Sarah Milbourne Ranger Sarah Milbourne and “Mo,” one of Maryland’s bald eagles from the Scales & Tales program, visit the White House in 2023. Photo courtesy the White House. I can vividly remember the first time I saw a bald …
January 6, 2025 State is on track towards 5 million trees goal after plantings increased significantly in 2024 Maryland Forest Service staff, along with volunteers from MedStar Harbor Hospital and the National Aquarium, plant trees at MedStar Harbor …
January 3, 2025 Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Office of Mayor Brandon Scott, and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks join forces to maximize resources, enhance stewardship, and increase accessibility in Baltimore City’s largest park A crew …
January 2, 2025 NRP officers rescue eastern box turtles and eastern painted turtles from a Hollywood residence in October. Maryland DNR photo. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) issued various citations and made numerous arrests for violations of …
January 2, 2025 Photo by Christopher-Szumlanski “In nature, nothing exists alone.” – Rachel Carson Now that many winter holiday celebrations have come and gone, the next on the horizon is Valentine’s Day. Since this is a holiday rife with confusing human …
January 2, 2025 Set some realistic green goals for the New Year! Bloodroot Emerging. Photo by Robert Severynse As spring approaches, animals stir in their winter dens, and we as humans tend to throw open our windows to the returning sun. What a time for …
January 2, 2025 Photo by John Mullican “Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open hearts.” – Robin Wall Kimmerer A walk outside in the winter months always feels strikingly different from …
January 2, 2025 When spring approaches, one of the first vivid colors to pierce our sleepy winter eyes is often the stark magenta of Eastern Redbud. One may be forgiven, then, in overlooking the explosion of white blooms that appear at the same time, …
December 31, 2024 Park photographer shares his stories of coyotes, waterfowl and “one turkey” on the dredged island A resting fox curls up on a rock on Hart-Miller Island. Photo by Cory Byrne/DNR To Cory Byrne, nothing sums up Hart-Miller Island like its …
December 30, 2024 Additional hunting opportunities available in most counties Photo by Steve Edwards, submitted to the 2018 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the winter firearm deer hunting season on Jan. 10 …
December 26, 2024 Lethargic sea turtles and marine mammals should be reported to 800-628-9944 A sea turtle exhibiting signs of cold-stunning. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks those visiting …
December 23, 2024 Hikers make Maryland public lands part of their New Year’s tradition Hikers welcome 2024 at Assateague State Park. Photo by Anthony Burrows, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Maryland residents and visitors are invited to start …
December 20, 2024 Harvest increased nearly 9% compared to last year’s total Photo by Ranger Elena Gilroy, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland hunters reported harvesting 30,833 deer during the two-week firearm season from Nov. 30 through Dec. …
December 20, 2024 Roman Dombrowski reaches the milestone award with a 66-inch bluefin tuna caught off Ocean City Master Angler Roman Dombrowski with a trophy sized red drum that was released. The fish was 43 inches long and caught from the surf at …
This Chesapeake Bay sunset helped close out the 2024 striped bass season. Photo by Keith Lockwood This will be the last weekly fishing report of 2024. All of us at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources wish you the happiest holidays with family and …
