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Governor Moore announces completion of Maryland’s five tributary-scale oyster restoration sanctuaries

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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Tidal flooding possible in Baltimore area as Hurricane Erin pulls away from East Coast

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for portions of the Baltimore area and Flood Warnings are in effect for the Eastern Shore as Hurricane Erin pulls away from the U.S. Forecasters say moderate to minor tidal flooding will continue across the Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac through the weekend. The highest confidence for moderate flooding […]

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Three Marylanders achieve Master Angler status in FishMaryland program

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has honored three anglers—Andrew Reier of Glen Arm, Ryan Kaler of Pasadena, and Jake Prior of Perry Hall—as the latest Master Anglers in its FishMaryland program. The trio earned the prestigious milestone by catching 10 different species of trophy-size fish, bringing the total number of Master Anglers to 23 since the program’s inception […]

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Rep. Andy Harris, USDA announce program to Chesapeake Bay of harmful catfish

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Maryland Rep. Andy Harris on Wednesday announced plans to make $6 million in grants available to help seafood processors expand their capacity to process invasive, wild-caught catfish. The funding, available through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, is aimed at independent businesses that can build or modernize processing facilities, adopt new technology and […]

Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay grass abundance declines, missing restoration goal

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay saw a slight decline in 2024, falling short of the state’s long-term restoration goal, according to new data from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The department reported Tuesday that submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), a key indicator of the bay’s health, dropped to 36,794 acres in 2024, a decrease […]

Maryland crab cakes with corn and tomato salad voted America’s 10th favorite summer dish, survey

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Every state has its own signature dish – think gumbo in South Carolina, key lime pie in Florida, or deep-dish pizza in Illinois. But while most Americans can name their state’s year-round food claim to fame, far fewer realize that many states also have their own seasonal summer specialties. These dishes aren’t just delicious – they capture the mood, […]

Maryland seeks public input on Chesapeake Bay restoration work

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland is inviting the public to provide feedback on proposed revisions to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, a key voluntary plan guiding restoration efforts for the nation’s largest estuary. An open house is scheduled for Aug. 5 in Annapolis, with a public comment period running through Sept. 1. The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement is a collaborative plan signed by […]

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Maryland awards $29 million for Chesapeake Bay, coastal bays restoration projects

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is allocating $29 million from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to 27 ecological restoration projects across 160 sites statewide for Fiscal Year 2026, the department announced this week. These projects were selected to improve water quality, enhance resilience to climate change, boost habitat, and address environmental justice concerns. They […]

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