(CHESAPEAKE BAY, Md.) – A Maryland State Police helicopter crew helped rescue a sick passenger off of a cruise ship Thursday evening. Shortly after 9:45 p.m., the United States Coast Guard – Sector Baltimore was notified by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line that they had a passenger requiring immediate medical evacuation on its Grandeur of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for its 15th annual photo contest until August 31, 2018. Photographers of all skill levels can enter online or by mail for a chance to win cash and other great prizes. This year is shaping up to be a banner year for submissions, with more than […]
Continue ReadingANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Larry Hogan has directed state agencies to work together to keep Marylanders safe and informed following continued flooding. Due to large amounts of rainfall, the Conowingo Dam has announced the opening of spill gates. Significant amounts of rain and water flow in the Susquehanna River have prompted this response. Port Deposit […]
Continue ReadingGovernor Larry Hogan announced today that the Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland Department of Natural Resources have entered into a new agreement that will provide millions of dollars for ongoing oyster activities in Chesapeake Bay. “Our administration has invested more than $4 billion to enhance, protect, and restore the health and vitality of our […]
Continue ReadingFishing for striped bass in Maryland is an annual rite of summer, but anglers are advised to follow a few basic measures to help protect the iconic species during the hottest part of the season. Seasonal high water temperatures and low oxygen can cause fish to become sensitive and stressed, with increased mortality during catch-and-release. […]
Continue ReadingThe change is real. The health of Chesapeake Bay is improving, according to the 2017 Chesapeake Bay Report Card issued by our partners at University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, which used data from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and our counterparts in Virginia. The report card is just one of many indicators […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources today released the results of the 2018 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, which shows that the population of blue crabs remains healthy and sustainable. While this year’s cold weather and ice cover took a toll on the adult crab population, causing an estimated 35 percent mortality of adult females […]
Continue ReadingShardana Sailing Charters (The Sea Peoples) is accepting reservations for the 2018 summer and fall sailing season on Chesapeake Bay, “Our Catalina 425 sailboat has been prepared, cleaned, tested and launched from the boatyard and is due at the Osprey Point Marina located in Rock Hall, on May 12, 2018”, according to Captain Andrew Seligman, […]
Continue ReadingCome experience the maritime heritage of Rock Hall at the Rock Hall Marine Restoration & Heritage Center Spring Open House! Join us for: Talk by John Swain, shipwright and builder of the Sultana Silent auction featuring original artwork and items donated by local merchants Clams and fries, beer, wine and soft drinks (available for purchase) […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports 2017 was the third consecutive record-breaking year for underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of Chesapeake Bay. An annual baywide survey showed 62,356 acres of underwater grasses were mapped in Maryland’s tidal waters, a 5 percent increase from 2016. This is the fifth straight year of expansion for […]
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