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EPA Awards $300K To Help Potomac Highlands Region

Apr. 26, 2012 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and American Rivers recently awarded a $300,000 grant to Frostburg State University (FSU), the Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Council (WMRCD), and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to reduce … Continue reading

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DNR talks Savage River trout at open house

Michael A. Sawyers Cumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — More than 30 people came to an open house Saturday to hear about brook trout management in the upper Savage River drainage, some traveling from as far away as Baltimore and Sugar Grove, … Continue reading

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As Temperatures Drop, Stay Smart, Stay Safe

As temperatures drop to near-freezing, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds everyone to stay smart and stay safe during the winter months. Cold weather safety hazards are hard to see, especially at night, and even a small mistake … Continue reading

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Despite some concerns, Deep Creek Lake relatively healthy

Elaine BlaisdellThe Cumberland Times-News Wed Nov 16, 2011, 11:30 PM EST OAKLAND — Despite some issues, three years of data show Deep Creek Lake is healthy, John Griffin, secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday. “(The lake … Continue reading

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Md. DNR investigating possible spread of invasive aquatic plant in Deep Creek Lake

DAVID DISHNEAU Associated PressFirst Posted: November 15, 2011 – 4:01 amLast Updated: November 15, 2011 – 8:07 pm OAKLAND, Md. — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday it is taking a closer look at an invasive aquatic plant … Continue reading

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DNR suspending fishing licenses of 60 offenders

New regulations implemented in springMichael A. Sawyers Cumberland Times-News The Cumberland Times-News Wed Sep 14, 2011, 11:31 PM EDT CUMBERLAND — Acting for the first time on newly implemented regulations, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources intends to suspend the … Continue reading

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Wait-and-see: Reintroduction of elk to state

Michael A. Sawyers The Cumberland Times-News Fri Sep 02, 2011, 09:37 AM EDT CUMBERLAND — The possibility that Rocky Mountain elk could be reintroduced into Garrett and Allegany counties has gotten the attention of many people, most of whom are … Continue reading

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State Weighs Elk Reintroduction To Western Maryland

‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Aug. 25, 2011 The Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Foundation (MLSF), the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) have announced the … Continue reading

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>GC Commissioners Hear Update From DCL Organization

> ‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Jul. 14, 2011 Friends of Deep Creek Lake – a nonprofit community group dedicated to the watershed’s protection, preservation, and restoration – presented an update … Continue reading

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>Natural Resources Careers Conference accepting applications from teens

>Posted: Friday, June 24, 2011 12:15 am | Updated: 9:39 pm, Thu Jun 23, 2011. Natural Resources Careers Conference accepting applications from teens By Carrie Ann Knauer, Times Staff Writer Carroll County Times | 0 comments Natalie Crabbs was going … Continue reading

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