Marylanders who have not bought an annual nontidal or tidal fishing license since 2011 will automatically enjoy a 50% discount on their fishing license purchase, through January 31, 2015. Anglers can purchase a license by logging into the DNR Compass … Continued
Maryland commercial fishermen recently began harvesting oysters in the first phase of the state’s six-month oyster season. Only hand tonging, patent tonging and diving are permitted in October. Power dredging season begins on Nov. 1, when harvest activity rises dramatically. … Continued
Dozens of new public access sites are now open along rivers and streams of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. New trails, beaches, boat ramps, and small craft launch sites will allow people to walk, play, swim, fish and launch watercraft into … Continued
The Chesapeake Bay Program recently announced that Maryland achieved its 2013 pollution reduction milestones for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment. In 2008, the Chesapeake Executive Council adopted two-year milestones to focus Chesapeake Bay Watershed states on short-term achievable restoration goals. The … Continued
On June 18, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announced more than $3.7 million in grants to be provided to 34 organizations through the Green Streets, Green … Continued