Maryland Department of Natural Resources Archives

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Maryland Natural Resources Police annual awards ceremony honors officers for exceptional service

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual awards ceremony Thursday, recognizing conservation law enforcement officers and professional staff for their achievements in 2024, including acts of bravery and significant contributions to public safety and environmental protection. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz and Natural Resources Police Col. Orlando Lilly presented the honors at Annapolis High School […]

Maryland approves $3.2 million for parks, trails across state

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week approved more than $3.2 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to develop and upgrade trails and park facilities in nine counties across the state. The funding, primarily from the Program Open Space – Local initiative, will support projects in Allegany, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Prince George’s, […]

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Harford County high school student named 20th FishMaryland Master Angler

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Nathan Choinski, a 10th-grade student from Harford County, has been named the 20th Master Angler by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program, recognizing his achievement of catching 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland waters. Choinski, of Churchville, began fishing during the COVID-19 pandemic after friends introduced him to the sport and the FishMaryland program. What […]

Parkville man named 19th FishMaryland Master Angler

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Parkville man has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award from Maryland’s FishMaryland program. The FishMaryland program recognizes anglers who catch and release ten trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland waters. Jeffrey Spicer achieved the milestone on March 16, 2024, when he caught a 32.25-inch Chesapeake Channa (northern snakehead) near Aberdeen. Spicer, who learned about the program from […]

Maryland's Best 2025 Ice Cream Trail Kickoff

Maryland’s Best kicks-off 2025 Ice Cream Trail with new digital app

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Get ready to embark on a sweet adventure! Maryland’s Best, the state’s marketing program connecting consumers to local farmers, officially launched the 2025 Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail last week week at Misty Meadows Farm Creamery in Washington County. The trail features 14 on-farm creameries across the state, offering a delightful taste of Maryland’s dairy industry. These creameries stretch […]

Chesapeake Bay blue crab population falls to second-lowest on record

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Chesapeake Bay blue crab population has fallen to its second-lowest level in history, according to a new survey, raising concerns about the health of the iconic species. The joint survey, conducted by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland Department of Natural Resources, found an estimated 238 million blue crabs in 2025, just shy of the all-time […]

Board of Public Works approves $4.7 million for construction of park facilities in Baltimore, Prince George’s, and other counties

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved more than $4.7 million in grants to local governments from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to construct park facilities in Baltimore, Frederick, Garrett, Prince George’s, and Washington Counties. Funding through Program Open Space – Local was approved for nine projects including three construction projects worth $2.8 million in Baltimore County. […]

Oyster population soars in Maryland

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s oyster population has more than tripled since 2005, reaching over 12 billion oysters in 2024, according to a new report. The positive assessment is attributed to a combination of factors, including large-scale restoration efforts, favorable environmental conditions, and harvest restrictions. The latest benchmark stock assessment, released this week by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the University […]

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