June 4, 2026

MD DNR Accepting Waterfowl Photos for Contest

Waterfowl

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites wildlife photographers to enter its new waterfowl photo contest. Entries will be accepted through March 31.

Nominees Sought for DNR Environment Award

Admiral of the Chesapeake

The MD Department of Natural Resources is creating a new public nomination process for the Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay award to try to solicit nominations for individuals who have organized communities, led restoration efforts, and helped improve the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.

Harford Youth Named 16th FishMaryland Master Angler

Angler

A Harford County teen has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.

FishMD Has Its 15th Master Angler

Angler

A Cecil County man has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.

State Lifts Outdoor Burn Ban

Burn Ban

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has rescinded a statewide ban on open-air burning that was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires across the state.

DNR’s Next Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries

Oyster

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has selected the next three sites for large-scale oyster restoration in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay, marking the beginning of the state’s next phase of major oyster restoration.

State Tree Nursery Taking Orders for Seedlings

Tree Nursery

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery is accepting seedling orders for spring planting.

DNR Photo Contest Winners Announced

Photo Contest

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has chosen the winners of the annual Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to Debby Berlyne for her photo of a green heron.

DNR Enacts Statewide Open Air Burn Ban

Burn Ban

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has implemented a statewide ban on open air burning, effective today, November 1, in all Maryland counties.

Keep MD Beautiful Grant Deadline Nov. 15

Trees

The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program is accepting applications for funding through November 15, 2024.