Chesterwood Park Dundalk MD Flooding

Governor Moore urges Marylanders to stay vigilant, exercise caution amid severe flooding

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to exercise extreme caution as severe flash flooding continues to impact parts of the state. Western Maryland, and particularly Allegany County, has experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and emergency responses. Since midnight, the area has received an estimated 4.65 inches of rainfall, with more expected. The North Branch Potomac […]

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Greenbrier State Park

Maryland Department of Natural Resources launches new day-pass reservation system in select state parks

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Park Service is launching a new Day-Use Reservation System, which will go live at several parks starting with Greenbrier State Park and Sandy Point State Park on May 19, 2025. This new system requires all visitors to reserve their day-use passes in advance during peak times, to reduce overcrowding, limit traffic backups at park entrances, reduce the […]

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Black Bear Hillendale Country Club 20230608

Maryland black bears emerge from dens, seek easy meals

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BALTIMORE, MD—As Maryland’s black bears emerge from their winter dens, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents and visitors to secure potential food sources. After months of fasting, bears seek out easy food. Homeowners who leave human food sources out in the open may unintentionally attract bears to residential areas. “Once a black bear finds an easy […]

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Maryland's Best Native Plants Program

Maryland launches native plants program

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with other organizations, has launched the Maryland Native Plants Program to encourage the use of native plants in the state. The program aims to educate consumers about the benefits of native plants and make it easier to find and purchase them. The program certifies nurseries through a voluntary application process, making it […]

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Councilman Marks, Kingsville community leaders unite to oppose BGE’s Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project

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KINGSVILLE, MD—Members of the historical community of Kingsville in Baltimore County are leading the opposition to BGE’s proposed Brandon Shores Mitigation Project, which plans to install a second set of high-voltage power lines through historic neighborhoods and environmentally sensitive areas in Harford, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel Counties. “This project threatens Maryland’s character, safety, and financial well-being,” reads a press release […]

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Chesapeake Bay Bottom Mapping 20250403 DNR

Maryland Geological Survey to map bottom of Chesapeake Bay

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Geological Survey has embarked on a mission to map the Chesapeake Bay’s bottom, using advanced technology to create a detailed picture of the underwater landscape. This initiative aims to identify suitable areas for oyster restoration, crucial for the health of the Bay’s ecosystem. Using a custom-built boat equipped with interferometric side-scan sonar, a magnetometer, and a sub-bottom […]

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