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Blue crab caught in a crab pot. Maryland's crabbing season starts April 1.
With season starting April 1, Natural Resources Police remind Maryland’s recreational crabbers to comply with conservation laws
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s blue crab season officially opens April 1 in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries and the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays. With the opening of a new … more
Maryland paying more for oyster shell when used for oyster restoration
ANNAPOLIS — Watermen and commercial shuckers who sell fresh oyster shells and/or transport and plant fresh oyster shells as part of the Maryland Department of Natural Resource’s restoration … more
Weekly walks at Janes Island State Park start on April 3
CRISFIELD — Starting on Wednesday, April 3 and continuing every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. everyone is invited to come to Janes Island State Park and be part of the park’s new Walking … more
A black swan has been capturing the attention of locals in Harrington for the past week. The bird, native to Australia, is rarely seen out of captivity in the United States.
Feathered friend?: Mysterious black swan bewilders Harrington
Visitors are migrating to Harrington, one of them a black swan that is baffling residents. more
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Through its new Tree the Shore program — and with funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust — ShoreRivers is working to add 1,000 new trees to towns across the Eastern Shore..
ShoreRivers launches ‘Tree the Shore’ program
EASTON – ShoreRivers last week announced a brand-new initiative that will have direct benefits to Eastern Shore water quality: Tree the Shore. Thanks to a grant from the Chesapeake Bay … more
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First State Food System opens grant application cycle in Delaware
The Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy  is accepting applications for the third cycle of the First State Food System Grant Program. more
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Sussex County Engineering accepts the 2024 Conservation Stewardship Award for design team March 7 for the Inland Bays Regional Wastewater Facility. From left, front row, Helen Naylor and Valerie Thompson, project engineers. Back row, Jessica Watson, Sussex Conservation District sediment and stormwater program manager, Gina Jennings, Sussex County finance director, John Rieley, Sussex County Council vice president and Sussex Conservation District board member, Hans Medlarz, ret. county engineer, Mike Harmer, county engineer, Todd Lawson, county administrator, and David Baird, Sussex Conservation District district coordinator.
Sussex Conservation District honors 2024 Conservation Stewardship Award winners
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Conservation District recognized the 2024 Conservation Stewardship Award winners at a luncheon March 7 at Plantation Lakes Golf and Country Club. David Baird, … more
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The view of Silver Lake from 1079 Silver Lake Blvd. in Dover, where residents say wildlife has increased, leading to their opposition to potential development.
Neighbors protest Silver Lake development at Dover council
Residents of Representative Lane and Silver Lake Boulevard protested a potential development along the lake during Monday's City Council meeting, leading to a deferral on any further action. more
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The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (MERR) is now accepting items for its annual yard sale on May 18.
Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute accepting donations for annual yard sale
LEWES — The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (MERR) is now accepting items for its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon May 18 at the facility on Pilottown Road. … more
Democratic Rep. David Trone, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, discusses Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts as Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, looks on.
Maryland lawmakers urge Congress to spend more on Chesapeake Bay restoration
WASHINGTON – Citing encouraging signs of improvement, five Maryland lawmakers expressed their support Wednesday for increased funding of the federally-backed Chesapeake Bay restoration program. … more
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Maryland DNR announced there is a new accessible fishing pier in Garrett County. An ADA-compliant fishing pier was completed at Piney Reservoir this fall. In addition, significant improvements were made to the parking area.
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold meeting
DOVER — The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing from 6-8 p.m. March 13 at the Dover Public Library. The meeting is to gather input on Draft … more
Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute has responded in the last few weeks to a total of 13 seals on Delaware beaches.
MERR responds to harp seal rescue in Lewes
LEWES — Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute members rescued a stranded harp seal March 4 at Cape Henlopen State Park. The one-year-old female had a few minor … more
Pollinator gardens will be featured June 21-22 during the fourth annual tour sponsored by the Lower Shore Land Trust. Still wanted are gardens to feature in Somerset County.
Somerset County pollinator garden hosts wanted for annual tour
SNOW HILL — The Lower Shore Land Trust will hold its fourth annual Pollinator Garden Tour on June 21-22 and is looking for native pollinator gardens in Somerset County to feature. The tour … more
Kent Conservation District working group to meet March 20
VIOLA — The Kent Conservation District will hold a free Local Working Group meeting from 2-4 p.m. March 20 at Loblolly Acres. The event is open to the public and will follow at the … more
Agriculturists encouraged to attend local work group meeting in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Conservation District will hold a hybrid local work group meeting at 9 a.m. March 26 at the Vanderwende-Evans Conservation Center. This event is free and open to … more
Dine & Donate, oyster shell drop off to benefit the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays
LEWES — The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays and Big Oyster Brewery are teaming up to host Dine & Donate from 3-8:30 p.m. March 11 to benefit CIB. Big Oyster Brewery will donate 20% … more
Mayor Darlene Taylor speaks to the media, FEMA and MDEM officials while at the Crisfield City Dock following a lunch and meeting at the Tawes Museum.
Crisfield tour by FEMA and MDEM highlights city's commitment to reducing flood risk
CRISFIELD — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) senior officials Victoria Salinas and MaryAnn Tierney and Maryland Department of Emergency Management Secretary Russ Strickland were in … more
Somerset County from DNR's Maryland Coastal Atlas, which can add multiple layers to include areas in danger of storm surge,
Wetlands map identifies areas that could be affected by sea level rise
ANNAPOLIS – As sea level rise changes the coastal landscape of Maryland in the future some existing wetlands will be submerged, while existing land will become wetlands. A state mapping … more
Results of the updated SLAMM in Dorchester County, an area particularly prone to flooding and rising sea levels. By 2100, over 26,000 acres of upland to wetland conversion are projected.
Wetlands map identifies areas that could be affected by sea level rise
ANNAPOLIS – As sea level rise changes the coastal landscape of Maryland in the future some existing wetlands will be submerged, while existing land will become wetlands. A state mapping … more
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DNREC moves toward fee increases
DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was the last department to appear before the Joint Finance Committee this year, and DNREC’s financial situation … more
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