As of Tuesday, Central and Western Maryland are under a drought watch. According to MDE, a drought watch comes with a goal for reducing water consumption 5% to 10%, whereas a more severe drought ...

Snakes are a common sighting in Maryland, as the state is home to a total of 27 species. Learn more about the 2 most venomous snakes here.

Snakes are a common sighting in Maryland, as the state is home to a total of 27 species. Learn more about the 2 most venomous snakes here.

A Maryland man found dead with more than 100 snakes inside his home in January died of “snake envenomation,” officials said Wednesday.

Water quality is crucial to environmental health and public safety, particularly in a state like Maryland, which is rich in waterways, including the iconic Chesapeake Bay. Despite stringent ...

Maryland wants invasive fish out of the water — and on your dinner table. As northern snakehead and blue catfish continue to proliferate, the state is trying to get more people to eat them.

A Maryland snakehead sticker on the truck of Darrin Hoiland, winner of last month's Snakes on the Dundee fishing derby. He hooked a 12.7-pound snakehead. (Wesley Lapointe for The Washington Post ...

Over the past two decades, the number of water pollution inspections in Maryland has trended downward, according to a new report, as has the number of corrective actions taken against facilities ...

As of April 1, 58% of Maryland is under a severe drought, and 24% is under a moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.So far, no part of the state is under an extreme drought.

Maryland drought conditions as of May 29, 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor A small area of severe drought conditions remains anchored over central and northern Baltimore County.