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Tuesday, April 08, 2014

Governor O’Malley Lauds NRP Oyster Enforcement Efforts


Radar system, helicopter patrols deter poaching, 
protecting keystone species


Governor Martin O’Malley today thanked the Maryland Natural Resources Police for its enforcement efforts during the six-month oyster season, which ended March 31.

“When we began this large-scale oyster restoration initiative nearly four years ago, we promised to turn things around and do everything within our power to protect this vital species,” said Governor O’Malley. “I want to thank our NRP officers ─ the men and women who continuously put their hearts into protecting our State’s natural resources ─ for their hard work and dedication not only this past oyster season but every single day.”

Preliminary reports show that officers issued 92 citations for violations, the majority of them for harvesting undersized or unsorted oysters and harvesting in prohibited areas. The total is a 3-year low and the second lowest number of citations in five years.
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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

More free political advertisement for this clown aspiring to get elected to higher places.

Anonymous said...

Why can't they use all those stealthy toys to catch criminals in salisbury?

Anonymous said...

Keystroke cops worrying about oysters. .... yep that will save the shore no doubt....what a waste of tax payer money.