Promotes the restoration and protection of natural environments through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy. Environmental Protection and Improvement More information: - Offers education and training opportunities, a nature preschool, and summer camps - Operates nature sanctuaries that are open to the public

Accepts reports of injured, sick, or nuisance wildlife and provides referrals to agencies that can help. Animal Services More information: - Does not enter homes to remove wild animals

Helps farmers, homeowners, businesses, and local governments with natural resource management. Natural Resource Management More information: - Assists with soil erosion prevention, water conservation, and green space preservation - Issues permits for building and erosion control

Works to restore and protect the Baltimore Harbor through conservation, preservation, restoration, education, and recreation. Public Health and Safety More information: - Restoration programs include The Great Baltimore Oyster Project, Mr. Trash Wheel, and Harbor Habitats - Education programs increase environmental literacy within Baltimore schools, including EcoTours and Harbor Scholars - Recreation programs include Baltimore Blueway

Ensures wildlife is protected and helps keep people safe while they enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, and boating. Public Health and Safety

Provides hands-on environmental educational programs for students, educators, and the public. Education More information: - Promotes understanding and stewardship of the natural resources in the Potomac River Watershed - Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center provides day and overnight programs - Bridging the Watershed provides field experiences in national parks - Trash-Free Potomac Watershed Initiative offers a program to reduce trash and increase recycling - Wareham Lodge is available for weekend rentals by non-profit groups and community organizations - Sponsors outreach events and annual professional development opportunities for educators

Oversees and manages over 600,000 acres of public land in Maryland. Public Health and Safety More information: - Manages the health and recreational use of fresh and saltwater fish and shellfish - Offers incentive programs and technical assistance to plant trees in urban communities - Supports private landowners in caring for their forests through DNR regional foresters

Works to restore and protect the Baltimore Harbor through conservation, preservation, restoration, education, and recreation. Public Health and Safety More information: - Restoration programs include The Great Baltimore Oyster Project, Mr. Trash Wheel, and Harbor Habitats - Education programs increase environmental literacy within Baltimore schools, including EcoTours and Harbor Scholars - Recreation programs include Baltimore Blueway

Documents and promotes the protection of the biggest trees of every kind in a biannual publication. Environmental Preservation/Conservation

Provides services to keep the community safe from harmful environmental sources. Environmental Health More information: - Responds to complaints and issues commercial permits for open burning - Permits and monitors public swimming pools, spas, and other facilities - Investigates various complaints, including septic failures and household waste discharge - Inspects and issues permits for food service facilities - Ensures private water and sewage systems meet regulations - Follows up on possible rabies exposures and conducts laboratory testing

Helps people plant trees all over the world to make the environment better. Environmental Beautification/Preservation

Promotes the protection and management of forest ecosystems through policy information, technology, and local action. Environmental/Conservation Organizations

Provides land owners with financial assistance for land preservation. Public Health and Safety

Protects open spaces at parks, recreation areas, community gardens, historic landmarks, and wilderness sites. Public Health and Safety More information: - Work with private landowners, federal, state, and local agencies, and other non-profit groups. - Accepts requests to help conserve land and to investigate reports of land at risk of expansion. - May accept donations of land.

Works to restore and protect the Baltimore Harbor through conservation, preservation, restoration, education, and recreation. Public Health and Safety More information: - Restoration programs include The Great Baltimore Oyster Project, Mr. Trash Wheel, and Harbor Habitats - Education programs increase environmental literacy within Baltimore schools, including EcoTours and Harbor Scholars - Recreation programs include Baltimore Blueway

Works to restore and protect the Baltimore Harbor through conservation, preservation, restoration, education, and recreation. Public Health and Safety More information: - Restoration programs include The Great Baltimore Oyster Project, Mr. Trash Wheel, and Harbor Habitats - Education programs increase environmental literacy within Baltimore schools, including EcoTours and Harbor Scholars - Recreation programs include Baltimore Blueway