July 15, 2026

NOAA Grant Would Fund Bay Oyster Reef

Oyster

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recommended awarding $10 million to fund new reef construction for a Maryland Department of Natural Resources oyster sanctuary in the Chesapeake Bay.

Still Time to Enter DNR Photo Contest

Photo Contest

Deadline to enter the 2024 Maryland Natural Resource photo contest is 5pm August 19. All winners will be featured in the department’s 2025 wall calendar.

Calvert Man Is MD’s Latest Master Angler

Angler

Eric Packard of Calvert County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in the state.

Maryland 1st Youth Master Angler

Master Angler

Eleven-year-old Lucy Perez has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.

MD Striped Bass Season Underway

Striped Bass

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces regulations for the summer-fall recreational striped bass fishing season which began May 16.

DNR Offers 3 License-Free Fishing Days

Fishing

Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors June 1, June 8, and July 4.

3 Students Earn Prizes in Poster Contest

The top three prizes have been awarded for the 2024 Maryland Fifth Grade Arbor Day poster contest, sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. 

Another Master Angler Reels in an Award

Master Angler

A 21-year-old Baltimore County man has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources FishMaryland program.

Maryland’s Newest Master Angler

Master Angler

Jason Michalski of Rising Sun has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.

Pt. Lookout Earns Grant for Nature Nook

Grants Gateway

The Friends of Maryland State Parks recently awarded 24 grants totaling $41,798 to parks statewide through the advocacy organization’s program, “Small Grants, Big Impact!” Nature Nook rejuvenation at Point Lookout State Park is one of the grant recipients.