Governor Martin O’Malley pledged support for Maryland’s Congressional Delegation and thanked the Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez for his federal fishery disaster declaration for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab. O’Malley stated, “We are grateful to Senators Mikulski and … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites anglers, hunters and those interested in learning more about outdoor activities to join more than 40 fishing and hunting clubs, conservation organizations and local businesses at Maryland’s 2nd Annual National Hunting & Fishing … Continued
The recent colonial shorebird census compiled by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources found 1,042 nesting brown pelican (Pelicanus occidentalis) pairs in the Chesapeake Bay, the largest number in recorded history. “Pelicans are relatively new to the bay ecosystem, and … Continued
Saturday, Aug. 23 is Natural Resources Day at the Maryland State Fair TIMONIUM, MD. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer interactive exhibits at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium from Friday, Aug. 22 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources welcomes Mirant Potomac River Generating Station’s continued partnership for an Atlantic sturgeon restoration project for the Potomac River. As part of the renewed partnership, Mirant will provide up to $325,000 over the next five … Continued