Maryland Task Force on Fisheries Management Makes Recommendations

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Maryland’s Task Force on Fisheries Management recently submitted its 2008 Legislative Report to Governor Martin O’Malley, members of the Maryland General Assembly, and Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary John R. Griffin. “Maryland’s diverse fishery resources are irreplaceable, often serving … Continued

Maryland Offers Environmental Restoration Work to Watermen

Recognizing the challenges facing Maryland’s commercial fishing industry and the Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population, earlier this year Governor Martin O’Malley worked with members of the General Assembly to secure $3 million in capital funding for projects to help mitigate … Continued

U.S. Department of Commerce Declares Fishey Failure for the Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab

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Governor Martin O’Malley pledged support for Maryland’s Congressional Delegation and thanked the Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez for his federal fishery disaster declaration for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab. O’Malley stated, “We are grateful to Senators Mikulski and … Continued

Maryland Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day – September 27th

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites anglers, hunters and those interested in learning more about outdoor activities to join more than 40 fishing and hunting clubs, conservation organizations and local businesses at Maryland’s 2nd Annual National Hunting & Fishing … Continued