In December, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $13.1 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in six U.S. states and the … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and National Park Service (NPS) recently announced the completion of a project to expand and enhance paddle-in camping opportunities in Southern Maryland. The improved access allows longer overnight paddling excursions along the Potomac … Continued
The State of Maryland will provide ongoing financial support to the nonprofit operator of the tall ship Pride of Baltimore II under legislation passed during the 2018 General Assembly session. Support in the Senate was unanimous and an overwhelming number … Continued
The Anne Arundel Watershed Protection and Restoration Program (WPRP) and the Chesapeake Bay Trust recently announced the recipients of three grants for watershed restoration projects in Anne Arundel County that will improve water quality in Broad Creek, Bacon Ridge Branch … Continued
The Maryland blue crab season officially opens April 1, 2018 in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries as well as the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Crabbing is a unique … Continued