Magazine: Fall 2018

Maryland Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 10/16/2018 09:00 AM EDT

Vol. 21, No. 4 | Fall 2018

Flexing Maryland Mussel
Restoring an imperiled species

Highly sensitive to habitat and landscape alterations, the most common freshwater mussel species in the state has been absent from the Patapsco River for decades.

Fortunately, collaborative efforts between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have resulted in the return of hundreds of mussels to this scenic river, while more are being cultivated in hatcheries to further restore the native population.

A Good Day for Ducks
Results of conservation

So beautiful is the wood duck’s plumage that the Latin name sponsa means “betrothed,” as though he is dressed in his finest clothes for a wedding.

The Mysterious Delmarva Bays
Maryland's most unusual wetlands

If you look closely at an aerial survey of the Eastern Shore, you would notice thousands of small, elliptical depressions dotting the landscape.

Piscataway-Conoy
Rejuvenating ancestral ties

When John Smith arrived in what is now Maryland in 1608, he was astounded by a virtual paradise: a truth native people had known for millennia.

Dolphin Mania
Technology boosts public eye

The earliest recorded historical accounts of dolphins were ~1600 B.C., where they were found depicted on ancient frescoes in the Palace of Knossos.

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

Aboveboard
Fall is a great time to enjoy our state's spectacular and diverse terrain

First Shot
Freshly minted turkey hunters help keep tradition alive

Green Jobs, Bright Futures
Workforce development provides entry to natural resources careers

The Intern Experience
Students experience green jobs up close

Tactical Response
Natural Resources Police takes on homeland security

Split photo of hike with dog and dam at park

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FROM THE FIELD

State Park Ranger Angela Crenshaw, assistant manager of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center is one of the department’s leading historic presenters, relating Tubman’s remarkable story of bringing slaves to freedom. Once you hear the compelling tale, you’ll want to see it firsthand.

Photo of road leading into changing trees

MORE FALL FUN

Be sure to check out our Fall Foliage and Festival Report, detailing the changing foliage and autumn festivals found throughout the state!

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