Rudow Earns Maryland Sport Fisheries Award
Lenny Rudow, founding editor of FishTalk magazine, has been named the 2026 recipient of the annual Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award.
DNR Seeks Nominations for Admiral of the Bay Award
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting nominations for the Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay Award. The nomination period closes August 31.
Landowners Encouraged to Become Tree Farmers
The Maryland Forest Service is encouraging landowners to become certified tree farmers to access resources to help them manage their land sustainably.
State Awards Funds for New Splash Pad
Robert Miedzinski Community Park has been awarded $300,000 to construct a new splash pad, shade structures, seating, sidewalks, and associated amenities.
Three Earn Master Angler Awards
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources have recognized George Cropper, Joshua Bernstein, and Alex Gaillardo Perez with Master Angler Milestone Awards under the FishMaryland program.
State Offering License-Free Fishing Days
All Maryland residents and visitors can fish without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration on June 13 and July 4.
Day-Use Reservations Required for Some MD State Parks
Visitors planning to attend some Maryland state parks are required to make reservations prior to arrival at the park.
Arbor Day Poster Winners Announced
Levi Rentch of Piney Elementary School in Carroll County won first place in the 2026 Maryland Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest, sponsored by the Maryland Forest Service.
Schoolyard Forests Program Grows in MD
For Earth Week in April, three state agencies collaborated to increase participation in the Schoolyard Forests Program. Since 2024, the program has completed more than 45 school planting projects.
State Has 2 More FishMD Master Anglers
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Josh Porter of Baltimore and Hien Tram of Burtonsville as FishMaryland Master Anglers for catching 10 different species of fish at trophy size in Maryland.
