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Biden Picks a NOAA Chief, Looking to End the Agency’s Long Stretch without a Leader

4/29/2021 - By Christopher Flavelle. President Biden on Thursday announced he would nominate Rick Spinrad, a professor of oceanography at Oregon State University, to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the country’s premier climate science agency. The announcement potentially marks a new chapter for NOAA, which was at times a source of… SEE MORE
Cape Arago in Coos Bay Oregon By Maggie Austin

Voting Continues in the Best Harbor Contest

4/28/2021 - As we approach the halfway point in the Best Harbor contest, we have received almost 2000 votes for harbors across the country. Don't miss your chance to spread the word about your favorite harbor community by VOTING TODAY! Share the contest on social media and don't forget to tag us… SEE MORE
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Lawmakers Push to Designate Chesapeake Bay as National Recreation Area

4/28/2021 - By Jennifer Mandato. The Maryland congressional delegation is pushing legislation to protect and enhance the natural resources throughout southern Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay area with new federal park and heritage designations. Democratic Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, both of Maryland, and Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Towson, have mounted… SEE MORE
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Maryland Trout Stocking: Week of April 18 – 24, 2021

4/23/2021 - Allegany County Battie Mixon: 1,500 golden and rainbow trout Dans Mountain Pond: 500 golden and rainbow trout Evitts Creek: 1,900 golden and rainbow trout Evitts Creek Pond: 400 golden and rainbow trout Georges Creek: 900 golden and rainbow trout Jennings Run: 1,500 golden and rainbow trout North Jennings Run Watershed: 500 golden and rainbow trout  Wills Creek: 2,000… SEE MORE