Department of Natural Resources

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General Information

DNR Licensing and Registration Service Centers will be opening and serving customers by appointment only. Visit the Licensing and Service Center Operations Update page and select your local center to make your appointment.

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Services

Waterway Improvement Fund Awards $13.5 Million

The Department is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants in Fiscal Year 2021 to 43 projects in 17 counties; statewide projects; emergency needs; and improving public boating access facilities, water safety, and navigation.

Report Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Incidents

Marine mammals and sea turtles are making their seasonal return to the Atlantic coast, the Chesapeake Bay, and its tributaries. The department requests people report any distressed or deceased marine mammals or sea turtles 1-800-628-9944.

Natural Resources police patrolling waters

Operation Dry Water - July 4th Weekend

This weekend, beginning July 3, the Maryland Natural Resources Police will partner with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard in the Operation Dry Water campaign of awareness and enforcement to reduce boating under the influence.