• DNR’s Fiscal Year 2003 staffing appropriation included 1,579 authorized positions and 471 contractual positions.
• DNR’s Fiscal Year 2003 budget appropriation was $233 million.
• DNR headquarters are housed in the Tawes Building in Annapolis; field offices and service centers are located across the state.
• The Department of Natural Resources Mission & Objectives
  

What We Do
Chesapeake Bay
Teams of DNR scientists, planners, engineers and educators lead Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Program, assessing and restoring the water quality, habitat and health of the Bay watershed.

Public Lands
DNR planners and land managers oversee more than 400,000 acres of public lands across the state. Housed here, the State Forest & Park Service manages 93 natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources on 93 individual sites.

Wildlife & Plants
DNR wildlife biologists, botanists and ecologists manage the health and recreational enjoyment of Maryland's wildlife, including the regulation of hunting and the conservation of rare plants and animals.

Fish & Shellfish
DNR manages the health and recreational use of Maryland's fresh and saltwater finfish and shellfish. DNR fish hatcheries stock coldwater and warmwater fish in streams and lakes throughout Maryland. DNR's rockfish restoration efforts enabled anglers to harvest more than 2 million pounds last year.

Natural Resources Police (NRP)
The Natural Resources Police protect the safety and welfare of Marylanders enjoying the outdoors and enforce natural resource laws, including fishing, hunting, boating, and wildlife conservation.

Forestry
DNR regional foresters offer incentive programs and technical assistance to help plant trees in urban communities and support the efforts of private land owners to better care for their forests.

Education for Kids
Every year, DNR educators provide thousands of teachers and children with fun and educational experiences, including programs like "Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs," Scales & Tales, Junior Rangers and a week-long Outdoor Discovery Camp.