Underwater bay grasses covered nearly 65,000 acres of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal rivers in 2007, about 35 percent of the 185,000-acre baywide restoration goal, according to data from scientists with the Chesapeake Bay Program. Though a 10 percent … Continued
The Eastern Shore Anglers Club of Virginia is holding their annual “kids day” of fishing at Morley’s Wharf on Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration begins at noon and is limited, because of pier space, to 100 … Continued
On April 24, 2008, Governor Martin O’Malley joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, to sign legislation to protect Maryland’s environment and the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently certified Clarks Landing at Shady Oaks Marina as a Maryland Clean Marina. The marina has a marine railway and small workshop surrounded by lush grounds and a mix of outdoor and covered … Continued
On April 21, 2008, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposed new recreational and commercial harvest regulations to help rebuild the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population and fishery. The proposed regulations are designed to reduce female blue crab harvest … Continued