Dead As A Duck: DNR Says Captive-Raised Mallards Can’t Be Released Unless They’re Immediately Shot

DNR Clarifies Permits Required For Release Of Captive-Raised Mallards
ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently adopted regulations to clarify that captive-raised mallard ducks may not be released to the wild except under the authority of a permit from DNR.

“Considering concerns over health standards and proper husbandry, it is imperative that the […]

Frederick, Maryland Needs More Trees in Canopy

New DNR Study Shows Benefits And Need For Additional Trees In Frederick
FREDERICK, MD — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service recently completed a study of the City of Frederick’s existing and potential urban tree canopy. Finding that Frederick’s urban tree canopy covers 12 percent of the city (1,592 acres), the report’s […]

Wildlife Rescue (Feb. 9/Day 1) - Burned Raccoons and a Nosey Donkey

Yesterday was my first day on site at Wildlife Rescue in Hampstead, Carroll County, Maryland. The weather was to be a sunny 52 degrees and I dressed for it. Only when I arrived it was snowing and sleeting. I was so excited to be there I did not notice that my nose was draining and […]

Be a Natural Resource ‘Stream Wader’ and help Save the Bay

DNR Trains Volunteers For Stream Monitoring
Maryland Stream Waders Program Offers Three Volunteer Training Sessions
ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be training volunteers to help monitor the health of local streams across the state. DNR relies on volunteer “Stream Waders” to support its annual Maryland Biological Stream Survey which monitors the […]