ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced this week that it will allocate $20 million in grants for Fiscal Year 2026 to enhance public boating access, dredge navigable waterways, and bolster safety for first responders across the state. The funding, drawn from the Waterway Improvement Fund, will support a range of projects including new and upgraded public boating facilities, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged nine impaired boaters and investigated nine reportable boating accidents during its annual “Operation Dry Water” campaign over the July 4 weekend. No boating fatalities were recorded during the holiday period, which ran from July 4 to July 6. NRP officers made nine arrests for Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI) […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) are intensifying patrols and enforcement this Independence Day weekend as part of their 17th annual “Operation Dry Water,” focusing on combating boating under the influence. Maryland waterway users can expect increased patrols and vessel checks as the NRP prioritizes sober boating and overall safety during one of the busiest boating holidays of the […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats returns this year and the parade date, route, and other details for 2024 have been announced. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The Middle River Lighted Boat parade is the largest lighted boat parade in the Mid-Atlantic and is now the fifth-largest in the U.S. Organizers […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A total of $21.5 million will be allocated to improve public boating access, dredging of navigable waterways, and safety for the next fiscal year, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. In Baltimore County, Gunpowder Falls State Park is set to receive nearly $2.5 million. The funding comes from a variety of sources including a 5% excise tax […]
BALTIMORE, MD—There were nine boating accidents in Maryland over the July 4 weekend, down from 12 in each of the previous two years, according to a news release from the Maryland Natural Resources Police. The DNRP said that there were no boating fatalities recorded over Independence Day weekend, which is the busiest boating holiday of the year. Police said that […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Two people were rescued after a boat overturned near Pooles Island on Sunday. The incident occurred at around noon on July 14, 2024. Aviation units, including Maryland State Police Trooper 1, and divers searched for the boat’s occupants. Two people were reportedly picked up by another boat and taken back to land. There has been no word on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Boating accidents are on the rise, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police will be stepping up patrols to help reduce boating under the influence incidents. This holiday weekend marks the Fourth of July, and NRP expects more boaters in local lakes, ponds, and rivers. With the increase in boaters, NRP is also increasing its efforts to educate […]