DNR: Thousands of Invasive Fish Removed From Chesapeake at Conowingo MDBAL, July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 Report – Thousands of invasive fish have been removed from the Chesapeake Bay watershed at the Conowingo Dam, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources said in a new report. The removal, which the agency said occurred earlier this year, resulted in the fish being donated to local food banks through a continuing partnership between the DNR, Conowingo Dam owner Constellation Energy, environmental consulting firm Normandeau Associates Inc., and local seafood wholesaler J.J. McDonnell and Co. Inc. Thousands of invasive species have been removed from Chesapeake Bay – Courtesy MDNR The fish lift at Conowingo Dam is essentially a water-filled elevator that collects migrating anadromous fish species, such as American shad, during their spawning run and transports them above the dam into the upper Susquehanna River and their traditional spawning areas. When invasive fish enter the lift, technicians remove them by hand and send them out for beneficial use. Invasive numbers – Courtesy MDNR During the 2024 season, which ran from March to June, more than 18,000 pounds of invasive fish were removed from Maryland waters. Species prevented from passing upstream of the dam include 2,106 Chesapeake Channa, also known as northern snakehead; 746 flathead catfish; and 36 blue catfish. The number of Chesapeake Channa removed at the dam was more than double the amount removed in any year since the program began in 2021. To put the harvested fish to good use, J.J. McDonnell processed most for consumption, including a portion they distributed to local food banks in Cecil County. DNR kept some fish for outreach events and scientific research to inform management toward minimizing the impact of these invasive species. Read more at the DNR website. Maryland
Donna Balancia Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Signs MOU with NASA Goddard and EDC May 29, 2024June 14, 2024 Photo by TERRY ZAPERACH for NASA Release – Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce signed a new memorandum of understanding with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Goddard Space Flight Center and the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO). The three-year agreement will support growth… Read More
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Donna Balancia Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore Brings a Range of Activity to Inner Harbor June 14, 2024July 9, 2024 BALTIMORE – Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore takes place through June 18 and there are plenty of activities for the public. The multi-faceted event brings in ships, sailors and great entertainment, with weather cooperating and sunny skies on the horizon. Members of US Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and US… Read More