July 15, 2026

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has rescinded a statewide ban on open-air burning that was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires across the state.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

MD State Record Blueline Tilefish Caught

Tilefish

London J. Anthony of Pasadena is the new state record holder for blueline tilefish in the Atlantic division, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports.

Thousands of Invasive Fish Removed from MD Waters

Invasive

Thousands of invasive fish have been removed from the Chesapeake Bay watershed at the Conowingo Dam.

Report Marine Mammal, Turtle Sightings

Marine

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks residents and visitors enjoying coastal and tidal waterways to remain alert for marine mammals and sea turtles through early fall.