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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Press Releases

1,600 Press Releases
  • Published on June 10, 2024 - 17:54 GMT

    New Land Purchase Gives Wills Mountain State Park a Path for Public Access

    June 10, 2024 Environmental cleanup and ecological survey will take time, but officials look forward to opening the long-inaccessible park The view from Wills Mountain State Park. Photo by Joe Zimmermann/Maryland DNR Just past the stone ruins of an old …

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  • Published on June 6, 2024 - 15:06 GMT

    Secretary’s Message: Blaze a New Trail this Summer

    June 6, 2024 Hiking at Tuckahoe State Park. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. June is Great Outdoors Month, and this year the month kicked off with National Trails Day. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers thousands of miles of …

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  • Published on June 6, 2024 - 14:12 GMT

    State Forest Trails Trek Deep Into Maryland’s Nature

    June 6, 2024 Savage River State Forest in early fall, Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. For those looking for an outdoor experience that truly gets away from it all, Maryland has 214,000 acres of public forest land, much of which is open to …

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  • Published on June 5, 2024 - 20:59 GMT

    Maryland Fishing Report – June 5

    June 5, 2024 Chesapeake Channa, photo courtesy of Brooke Wolf. Although the season doesn’t officially change until June 20, it sure feels like summer, and everyone is enjoying the outdoors, especially their favorite fishing adventures. A popular pastime is …

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  • Published on June 5, 2024 - 20:07 GMT

    Board of Public Works Approves $4.5 Million for Recreation and Land Preservation

    June 5, 2024 Funding includes $2.1 million for Rural Legacy Area conservation easements Mid-Maryland Washington Rural Legacy Area. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Board of Public Works today approved Maryland Department of Natural …

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  • Published on June 4, 2024 - 17:58 GMT

    Maryland Aquaculture Leases Produce Record Yield of Oysters in 2023

    June 4, 2024 Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. Maryland’s growing shellfish aquaculture operations harvested a record 94,286 bushels of oysters in 2023, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported.  “Though the shellfish aquaculture …

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  • Published on June 4, 2024 - 14:51 GMT

    Wineberries Are a Tasty Treat—and a Lesson in Invasive Species Management

    June 4, 2024 The plant is widespread in Maryland, but eating their fruit can help stem their growth Wineberries are known for their bright red color and sweet, slightly tart taste. Photo by Anna Paff In the summer, spots of red begin to appear in the …

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  • Published on June 3, 2024 - 15:39 GMT

    Maryland Spring Turkey Hunters Harvest 4,959 Birds

    June 3, 2024 State reports second-highest seasonal harvest on record Maryland hunters harvested 4,959 wild turkeys during the 2024 spring regular and junior turkey seasons. This year’s harvest was 7% lower than the record amount set last spring, but …

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  • Published on June 3, 2024 - 14:48 GMT

    Baltimore Project Brings Together Environmental Resilience and Community Development

    June 3, 2024 The Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative could be a model for urban and community-led restoration State and local officials and organizational partners break ground at the Hanover Street Wetlands. Photo by A.J. Metcalf, Maryland Department of …

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  • Published on June 2, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

    Gardening Without Pesticides: You Have Options!

    June 2, 2024 By Paula Becker Black swallowtail, photo by Jennifer Fry, submitted to Maryland DNR Photo Contest. It’s high summer. The morning sun rises with the songbird chorus. Dew glistens on last night’s webs draped on opening blooms.  Vegetables swell …

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  • Published on June 2, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

    Native Animal Profile: Appalachian Cottontails

    June 2, 2024 By Sarah Witcher Appalachian Cottontail in Garrett County. Photo by Bill Hubick. Brown Bunny (Eastern Cottontail). Photo by Gwen Neff “If you chase two rabbits, you catch none.” ~Confucius Across the state, spring and summer bring about …

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  • Published on June 2, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

    Connect with Wildlife In Your Community

    June 2, 2024 By Edwin Guevara Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) on a blanket during a “Moth Night’ outing.” Photo by Edwin Guevara, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Are you looking for ways to get out and explore in your area? While it is always …

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  • Published on June 2, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

    Native Plant Profile: Maryland Orchids

    June 2, 2024 By Sarah Witcher Highkey Orchid, photo by Angelia Viley, submitted to the Maryland DNR Photo Contest. Orchids are a plant species that graces many of our living rooms, is gifted frequently for holidays, and is widely displayed in botanical …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 17:06 GMT

    Free Pumpout Adapter Kits Available to Maryland Boaters and Marinas

    May 31, 2024 Department develops kit to help keep waters clean Pumpout stations, like this one at Sandy Point State Park, provide boaters a place to cleanly and safely empty their wastewater. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Maryland …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 12:39 GMT

    Maryland Venison Donation Grant Program Seeks Partner Organizations

    May 31, 2024 Funds available for processing venison donated to charity The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for partner organizations for the 2024 venison donation grant program.  Grant money is available to …

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  • Published on May 29, 2024 - 20:51 GMT

    Maryland Fishing Report – May 29

    May 29, 2024 Everleigh Zerance is all smiles with her bluegill. Photo by Kayleigh Zerance Maryland anglers have a wide choice of fishing adventures this week, whether in the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, or the fresh waters of our western counties. …

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  • Published on May 29, 2024 - 14:09 GMT

    Tenth FishMaryland Master Angler is First Youth Angler to Achieve Milestone

    May 29, 2024 Lucy Perez, 11, awarded for catching diversity of species Master Angler Lucy Perez with a bluegill. Photo by Nick Perez Lucy Perez of Cecil County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ ( …

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  • Published on May 28, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

    Tuckahoe State Park to Host Celebration of National Trails Day June 1

    May 28, 2024 Park to debut new ‘sensory trail’ designed to enhance access One of the activities along Tuckahoe State Park’s new sensory trail. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Office of Outdoor …

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  • Published on May 23, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

    Marylanders Urged to Follow Safe Boating Practices As Waters Warm, Holiday Weekend Approaches

    May 23, 2024 Maryland Natural Resources Police officers patrol the Severn River. Department of Natural Resources photo. As Marylanders become much more active on the state’s waterways, Maryland’s Natural Resources Police is reminding waterway users to …

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  • Published on May 22, 2024 - 19:53 GMT

    Maryland Fishing Report – May 22, 2024

    May 22, 2024 Matt Ferenschak has a good reason to smile with this whopper of a Chesapeake channa (snakehead) that he caught in the Middle River. Photo courtesy of Matt Ferenschak With Memorial Day weekend, the traditional beginning of the summer season is …

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