ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of its annual photo contest, with Christopher Michael taking the grand prize for his image of a river otter titled “Waterways Wanderer.” More than 1,800 photos were submitted to this year’s contest, which featured four seasonal categories. Michael’s photo was named the winner of the winter category before being […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Environmental Trust and its partners are now accepting applications for the 2026 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program, offering about $357,000 in funding for environmental projects. The deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2025, and awards will be announced in March 2026. The grants are designed to support volunteer groups, nonprofits, communities, and land trusts in their efforts […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources released its 2025 fall foliage preview this week, predicting that an “abnormally dry” late summer is causing some trees to begin their color change early in the western part of the state. The DNR’s first fall foliage report of the year notes that a combination of a typical spring and early summer, followed […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Two anglers have been named the newest Master Anglers by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, recognizing their success in catching 10 different species of trophy-sized fish. Jesse Black of Kingwood, West Virginia, and Canden Michalski of North East, Maryland are the 24th and 25th recipients of the FishMaryland Master Angler award since the program began six years ago. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved nearly $4.7 million in grants to support park improvements and land conservation efforts across seven counties, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, allocated through the state’s Program Open Space and Rural Legacy programs, will be used for a variety of projects, including new playgrounds, sports fields, and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $13 million in grants for community centers, playgrounds and land conservation projects in 16 counties across the state, the Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, which comes from several state programs, will support 12 recreation projects and the permanent protection of more than 1,000 acres of land. Approximately $6.6 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the state has met its commitment to restore five oyster tributaries in the Chesapeake Bay with the completion of the final project in the Manokin River. The restoration projects, among the largest globally, have been highly successful in boosting oyster populations, creating habitat, and supporting economic growth. A Decade of Restoration […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is proposing new regulations that would allow pedal-assist electric bicycles, or e-bikes, on many of the state’s public trails. The move is aimed at increasing accessibility and enjoyment of Maryland’s public lands. The proposed regulations, published Friday in the Maryland Register, would permit Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes on state trails where […]