MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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More from DNR​​​

The stream restoration at Cattail Creek uses rocks and plants to reinforce the stream channel. Photo by Joe Zimmermann/DNR​​​​
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​Protecting the Chesapeake Bay,
​One Stream at a Time

Cattail Creek is the site of a stream restoration project, now complete for five years. Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials point to the project as an example of the benefits of stream restorations, both locally and to the Chesapeake Bay watershed as a whole.
Yellowedged grouper – Photo by Timothy Smith Sr.​​​​
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Maryland Fishin​g Report – September 18​

​The western regions lakes, rivers, and streams are showing signs of a cooling trend as we approach the beginning of fall.​
Chesapeake Channa captured at the Conowingo Dam fish lift. Maryland DNR photo.​​​​​​​​​

Chesapeake Channa Could Spawn More than Once a Year in Upper Bay, Maryland DNR Study Finds​​​​

A study conducted by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Biologist Dr. Joseph Love illuminates one of the biological factors that co​uld be contributing to Chesapeake Channa’s efficient spread through Maryland’s waters.
Following an extended dry spell, the sugar maples at the Potomac Garrett State Forest Headquarters produced a short lived burst of oranges and yellows before succumbing to gravity. Photo by Scott Campbell
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Maryland Fall Foliage Preview 2024 ​​

Welcome to the Maryland Fall Foliage Report for 2024. Fall officially begins on Sunday, September 22 at 8:44 a.m.
​​ Many of Maryland’s trees are changing color earlier than usual this year due to drought. Marylanders can also expect to see more yellow and gold tones, and fewer reds and purples.
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​Sec. Josh Kurtz bagged a goose during a hunting trip in Maryland during the 2023 goose season.
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Secretary’s Message – Spend Fall Afield in Maryland​

For many in Maryland, fall is the best time for hunting, a valued part of our state’s culture and heritage. The sport provides enjoyable outdoor recreation for participants, helps manage our wildlife populations, and creates economic benefits throughout Maryland.​

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Join the Hunt for Maws​​​​

Blue catfish are large, fast predators that can ​​​spread quickly and take over ecosystems. They haven’t been here long, but they’re already present in huge numbers and only expanding further.​
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Inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit


Join us for the inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit at Rocky Gap Resort on October 9-11, 2024! Register now to learn, grow and network with over 200 recreation enthusiasts in the beautiful Allegany County.

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