VISIONIn a sustainable Maryland, we recognize that the health of our society and our economy are dependent on the health of our environment. Therefore, we choose to act both collectively and individually to preserve, protect, restore, and enhance our environment for this and future generations.MISSIONThe Department of Natural Resources leads Maryland in securing a sustainable future for our environment, society, and economy by preserving, protecting, restoring, and enhancing the State's natural resources.OBJECTIVESSustainable Populations of Living Resources and Aquatic HabitatHealthy Maryland Watershed Lands, Streams and Non-Tidal RiversNatural Resources Stewardship Opportunities for Maryland's Urban and Rural CitizensConserved and Managed Statewide Network of Ecologically Valuable Private and Public LandsDiverse Outdoor Recreation Opportunities for Maryland Citizens and VisitorsDiverse Workforce and Efficient Operations ​

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