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Md. agencies partner on surveys for offshore wind

Two Maryland agencies are going to work on environmental surveys needed to develop offshore wind energy.

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Md. DNR warns Isaac could affect holiday boating

Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters heading out on the water for the Labor Day weekend to be prepared for the remnants of Hurricane Isaac.

Tags: Department of Natural Resources, hurricane isaac, Labor Day

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Md. oyster growing program adding 7 tributaries

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As Md. bear numbers rise, so does hunt quota

The Department of Natural Resources says Maryland's black bear population has more than doubled since 2005 and it's adjusting the hunting rules accordingly.

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Dissolved oxygen squeeze poses problems for bay life

Combine record-high surface water temperatures on the Chesapeake Bay and dissolved oxygen in the waters, and fish can have problems.

Tags: Chesapeake Bay, surface temperature, fish, crabs, Department of Natural Resources, Max Smith

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Md. encourages residents to create wildlife habitats

Maryland natural resources officials and the National Wildlife Federation are pushing for more residents to slow the loss of wildlife habitats.

Tags: wildlife, wildlife habitats, National Wildlife Federation, Department of Natural Resources, David Mizejewski

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Proposed Md. boat registration hike scaled back

Maryland's Department of Natural Resources says it's scaling back proposed increases in boat registration fees.

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Md. gathers feedback on hunting regulation changes

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is gathering feedback on proposed changes to hunting regulations.

Tags: Department of Natural Resources, hunting regulations, Hagerstown

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Md. state park holds maple syrup demonstration

The sap is rising at Cunningham Falls State Park near Thurmont.

Tags: Cunningham Falls State Park, maple syrup, Department of Natural Resources

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Md. DNR scales back proposed hunting fee increase

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is scaling back a proposed hunting fee increase that would have more than doubled the cost for avid hunters.

Tags: Department of Natural Resources, hunting fees

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