Governor Wes Moore today visited the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis and met with Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz to hear first hand about the agency’s leadership in building Maryland’s environmental resilience in the face of climate change.
In coordination with other state agencies and outside partners, the agency is re-focusing its Chesapeake Bay cleanup strategy to better target efforts to reduce nonpoint source pollution from stormwater and agricultural runoff. The goal is to provide investments that realize visible improvements to living resources, such as fish and crabs, in shallow, near-shore habitats that residents and visitors can more easily access and benefit from.
“We are leading with science at the Department of Natural Resources to ensure we’re making progress to protect communities from flooding, sustainably manage fisheries and wildlife, and understand how climate change is affecting different ecosystems,” said Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz. “Under the Moore-Miller Administration, we’re bringing innovation to the Chesapeake Bay cleanup, planting 5 million trees across Maryland, and improving access to natural areas. By focusing on these priorities, we can make the state better-and more beautiful-for all its residents and visitors.”
Last year, Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced that the Department of Natural Resources will be the new owner of the 293-acre waterfront peninsula – and is now working on finalizing the property transfer. At the peninsula, Gov. Moore had the opportunity to view the ecologically sensitive property and receive an overview of its potential for education, research, and enjoyment before the property was formally transferred to the state.
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