The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently awarded funding to 18 recipients through the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to improve the health of Maryland’s waterways. The Trust Fund directs critical grant funding to the most cost-effective and … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently reported that underwater grass abundance increased for the fourth straight year in the state’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay, reaching a record of 59,277 acres. This represents a 10 percent increase from … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently announced that the Board of Public Works unanimously approved the acquisition of 163 acres in St. Mary’s County. The property, known as the Snow Hill Farm, will be owned and managed by St. … Continued
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Chesapeake Bay Trust recently announced funding awards for four projects that beautify and green communities, as well as improve stormwater quality while reducing the volume of polluted runoff. Recipients include … Continued
Maryland’s Oyster Advisory Commission (OAC) recently received a draft proposal for revising the state’s current oyster management areas. The proposal was based on deliberations at past commission meetings and includes stakeholder comments and recommendations from the commercial seafood industry, conservationists, … Continued