DNR’s 2023 Chesapeake Bay Hypoxia Report
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show that July 2023 dissolved oxygen conditions in the Chesapeake Bay mainstem of Maryland and Virginia continued to be much better than average.
Applications Accepted for Keep MD Beautiful Grants
Applications are being accepted for the Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program. The deadline is November 15, 2023.
DNR Opens Grants Gateway for FY25
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has opened the Grants Gateway application process for local governments and organizations for fiscal 2025.
Oh Snap! DNR Photo Contest Winners
The 2023 Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest winners have been selected. The grand prize winner is Dallin Johnson of Huntingtown.
State Fallfish Record Has Been Broken
For the second time in a month, the state record for fallfish has been broken. Bryson Meyers of Oakland has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a new state record holder for fallfish – Semotilus corporalis — in the state’s nontidal division.
MD Offers Free Fishing Day on July 4
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers a license-free fishing day for all state residents and visitors on Tuesday, July 4.
Catch a Snakehead & Maybe Win a Prize
The northern snakehead tagging program is continuing this summer in an effort to spur removal of invasive fish from Maryland’s waters.
Greenwell Foundation Awarded Beautification Grant
The Greenwell Foundation in Hollywood has been awarded a Keep Maryland Beautiful grant from Forever Maryland.
Flora, Insects, & Birds, Oh My! DNR Photo Contest Is Here
Flora, birds, insects, recreation, landscapes, weather and wonder, and wildlife all make for great photography subjects for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources upcoming contest.
DNR’s Poster Contest Winners Announced
Addilyn Centineo of Eldersburg won first place in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources annual Arbor Day Poster Contest.
