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Canal Place ‘Needs To Be Finished’
This June will mark one year on the job for Dee Dee Ritchie, the executive director for the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority, who remains committed to overcoming the myriad of challenges accompanying the operation of the tourism hub.
DNR: Permits Required For Large Boat Gatherings
Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters that permits are now required for large gatherings on the water.
DNR Won’t Poison Pesky Deep Creek Lake Plant
The Department of Natural Resources says it won’t use a herbicide to attack an invasive aquatic plant in western Maryland’s Deep Creek Lake this year.
Md. Seeking Stream Restoration Challenge Proposals
State officials say they are seeking proposals for Maryland’s Stream Restoration Challenge.
Survey: Blue Crab Population In Chesapeake Has Dropped
The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay has dropped steeply, according to an annual survey just released. The winter dredge survey is an indication of the supply we expect this summer.
Md. DNR Seeks Volunteers To Help Raise Baby Oysters
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says it is looking for communities interested in helping raise baby oysters.
Chronic Wasting Disease Not Found In Maryland Deer
Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources says chronic wasting disease was not found in any of the 278 deer tested this season.
John Griffin Named O’Malley’s New Chief Of Staff
The secretary of Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources will become the new chief of staff to Gov. Martin O’Malley.
Md. DNR: Lock Away Trash As Bears Awaken
Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is urging state residents to use caution as bears emerge from their winter hibernation.
Md. Bans Ginseng Hunting On State Land
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is banning the harvesting of wild ginseng on state lands.
Land Purchases Would Expand Md. State Forests
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering land purchases that would add about 600 acres to state forests in Garrett County.
Md. Oyster Season Ends, Blue Crab Season Begins
Oyster season officially ends with the arrival of April 1, which is the start of blue crab season in Maryland.


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