April 10, 2023 The Maryland Forest Service will be conducting a prescribed burn at Elk Neck State Forest during the week of April 10, 2023. The burn will benefit the regeneration of the native Pitch pine community, which uses fire to aid in seed dispersal …
April 6, 2023 Governor Wes Moore proclaimed April 5, 2023 the 140th Maryland Arbor Day celebration. Maryland Arbor Day is traditionally celebrated the first Wednesday in April each year, and National Arbor Day is celebrated the last Friday of April each …
Christian Fritz caught this large rainbow trout and hams it up with his brother Everett for the camera held by a proud father. Photo by Craig Fritz It seems spring has finally arrived with some very welcome weather. Now is a great time to get outdoors, and …
April 4, 2023 Local Governments Can Apply Through April 30, 2023 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting preliminary applications for the recently announced Land and Water Conservation Fund and Readiness Environmental Protection …
April 3, 2023 Funding Now Available for Marinas to Support Clean Waterways Pier with pumpout station at Pocomoke River State Park, photo by Maryland Department of Natural Resources staff. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting …
April 3, 2023 Department of Natural Resources Stresses Preparedness, Prevention Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo Spring wildfire season has begun in Maryland, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges residents across the state …
Jason and Greyon Punsalan had a great morning trout fishing with their dad on opening day, March 25. Photo by Rodney Punsalan The 2023 Maryland trout season had its normal start last weekend, with plenty of trout to go around for everyone. The weather was …
March 29, 2023 Applications Must Be Postmarked by May 31, 2023 Offshore blind site, photo by Jake McPherson, Ducks Unlimited The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced that waterfront, or riparian, property owners can now apply for …
March 28, 2023 Nearly 50 Events Offer Safe, Free Fishing Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced the 2023 Maryland Youth Fishing Rodeo schedule. Youth anglers of all ages are encouraged …
March 23, 2023 Entries for 20th Annual Contest Open Until August 1 “Fresh Air” by Andrea Conte was submitted to the 2022 Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries for its annual …
Olivia Hedges recently caught this fine-looking trout in a youth fishing area. Photo by Justin Hedges The signs of spring are everywhere, and among them is the traditional opening day of Maryland trout season on Saturday, March 25 in many of the put-and- …
March 20, 2023 Flood damage at Patapsco State Park by Joe Vogelpohl, Maryland Park Service Spring rains bring a great deal of water to properties. Everyone has seen and struggled with puddles and flooding on roads and walkways, causing detours and splashes …
March 20, 2023 Virginia Bluebell by Kathi Isserman “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” ~Lady Bird Johnson It’s that time of year, when winter’s darkness is gradually traded for spring’s warming light, and when drab grays and browns are suddenly punctuated …
March 20, 2023 As the warmer spring months arrive, life blooms anew. Suddenly the outdoors are teeming with growing vegetation, cool bugs, and hatching amphibians. We will be discussing a few apps that can be used by teens and parents to make their outdoor …
March 20, 2023 New Jersey chorus frog by Scott McDaniel Every year around this time, reports start rolling in of early spring frog calls—usually, it’s the charismatic wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) or well-known spring peeper (Psuedacris crucifer). …
March 20, 2023 Grants Support Environmental Education, Community Cleanup, and Beautification Projects Baltimore City students take part in a living classroom at Masonville Cove Pollinator Gardens, a project funded by Keep Maryland Beautiful in 2022. Photo …
March 20, 2023 Input Accepted Through April 21 Wetland in Potomac State Forest. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2024 annual work plans for …
March 16, 2023 Maryland Seeking Federal Assistance for Invasive Species that Threaten Chesapeake Bay’s Commercial Fishing Industry Commercial vessels in a harbor. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is today …
Angelina Watts holds up a beautiful yellow perch caught recently. Photo by Rich Watts There is an old saying that March comes in like a lion, and truer words could not be spoken this past week. The forecast now calls for warmer and less windy weather, so …
March 14, 2023 Renewing Our Commitment to our State Parks Secretary Josh Kurtz tours Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center with rangers. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. Although our state parks welcome visitors …
