News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
DNR Provides Introduction to Clean Marina Initiative The Maryland Clean Marina Initiative is hosting a series of seminars in February to introduce the voluntary environmental certification program to new participants. Managers of all types of marine facilities are encouraged to attend to learn about best management practices that result in a cleaner, safer workplace and […]
Continue ReadingSafe Practices Can Help Avoid Tragedy The outdoor temperature is rising, and Maryland’s waterways are about to get a lot busier. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) reminds anglers, boaters, swimmers, and all waterway users to take proper precautions. In 2021, Maryland had 145 reportable boating accidents; 51 of those accidents caused injuries, and six […]
Continue ReadingJoin The Maryland Park Service as they kick off the 15th anniversary of this popular program. The program has a variety of pollinator-themed quests in Maryland State Parks! Birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, small mammals, and bees are all pollinators. They visit flowers to drink nectar or feed off of pollen and transport […]
Continue ReadingEntries for Annual Contest Taken Until August 1, 2022 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Photographers, novice or professional, can enter for the chance to win cash, park passes, and other great prizes. Winning entries will be posted online, featured in the quarterly Maryland Natural […]
Continue ReadingWaterfront and Streamside Landowners can Reserve Seedlings The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering free tree seedlings to landowners statewide who have a creek, drainage ditch, stream, or other waterway on or near their property through the Backyard Buffers program, now available in 23 counties. Trees and shrubs planted along waterways help improve water […]
Continue ReadingWeekend of Events Planned Next Month at Underground Railroad State Park Governor Larry Hogan has announced that in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Harriet Tubman and the 5th anniversary of its opening, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center will host a series of free, family-friendly programs during […]
Continue ReadingDNR Clean Marina Program Now Taking Reservations Marinas, boatyards, and yacht clubs are invited to attend a free seminar to learn about becoming certified Clean Marinas, hear about stormwater management projects and funding, and learn about proposed Maryland regulations. Vendors of the latest environmental marina products will also be on hand. Maryland Department of the […]
Continue ReadingHunting and Trapping Proposals Posted for Review The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on proposed season and bag limit changes for the 2022-2024 hunting and trapping seasons, including proposed changes to the 2022-2023 migratory game bird seasons. “Through the past several months we have presented proposed management concepts to a wide […]
Continue ReadingFinal Opportunity for Deer Hunters for the 2021-22 Season The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the state’s Primitive Deer Hunt will be open February 1-3, 2022 statewide. Hunters with a valid hunting license, or those exempt from the hunting license requirement, may use primitive bows or muzzleloaders to hunt sika and white-tailed deer during […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Forest Service, in partnership with the Maryland Forest Conservancy District Boards, is sponsoring a “Poster Contest” for 5th grade classes throughout the State of Maryland. The theme for the poster is: Trees Are Terrific….and Maryland Forests are Too! Statewide Winners will receive a tree planting at your school with: 1st – 15 trees […]
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