The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some of these species offer generous seasons and bag limits and are abundant throughout Maryland. “Small game hunting can be an enjoyable way to spend time […]
Continue ReadingRICHMOND, Va. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Federal Highway Administration have awarded grants to seven trail projects through the Recreational Trails Program. The Recreational Trails Program, or RTP, is a federal, matching reimbursement program established to construct and rehabilitate recreational trails and trail-related facilities. The 2024 projects, representing non-motorized, […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD ShoreRivers is proud to announce a new partnership with Caroline County Recreation and Parks to co-develop and implement programming where fifth-grade students will investigate the question: “are our rivers swimmable and fishable?” Planning stages for this new initiative have already begun, and programming will take place next summer. Through this program, students will […]
Continue Reading$85 million now available to communities for flood preparedness projects RICHMOND, VA The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has announced the opening of the fifth grant round of the Community Flood Preparedness Fund. Communities across Virginia are invited to apply for $85 million in grants and loans to address the effects of recurrent flooding, […]
Continue ReadingFive Maryland jurisdictions were recently awarded a combined $4.8 million in federal grant funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund These funds will support diverse projects, including the development of a new park in Caroline County, the expansion of athletic facilities in Taneytown Memorial Park, and the refurbishment of a campground in Baltimore City. […]
Continue ReadingCAMBRIDGE, MD In partnership with Eastern Shore Wellness Solutions, Inc., the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center and the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) invite Dorchester County residents to participate in a 5K walk for breast cancer awareness around waterside Cambridge on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. UM SRH is a member […]
Continue ReadingOCEAN CITY, MD Summer break may end, but Ocean City is still a place to smile about. The Inlet Parking Lot will be closed for public parking from September 10, 2024, until October 13, 2024, to accommodate several upcoming events. The Inlet Lot will be hosting several significant events during September and October. The first […]
Continue ReadingBowhunting opportunities continue into February The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on September 6, 2024. The season runs intermittently through January 31, 2025. Archers may use vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows Feb. 1 and Feb. 3-4, 2025 during the third annual Primitive Deer Hunt […]
Continue ReadingNumerous Changes to Regulations Include Sunday Gamebirds Hunting; Newly-Updated State Wildlife Area Maps Will Aid Public Land Hunters Delaware deer hunters will open the 2024/25 hunting season Sunday, September 1, 2024 by going afield with archery equipment and crossbows. Also opening September 1 are the resident Canada goose and mourning dove hunting seasons. Monday, September […]
Continue ReadingA piping plover fledgling explores its newfound independence along The Point’s shoreline. Dozens of species of birds call this area home during the warmer months. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen a stretch of oceanside beach at The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Sunday, September 1, 2024. The Point’s […]
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