Governor Hogan Creates The Office Of Outdoor Recreation To Support Outdoor Activities

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Governor Larry Hogan announced the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation within the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Newly hired J. Daryl Anthony volition service arsenic its archetypal enforcement director.

“One of our state’s hallmarks is the stewardship of our lands and waters by the Marylanders who emotion them,” said Governor Hogan. “Our sportsmen and women were among the archetypal conservationists to enactment efforts to support fish, wildlife, and their habitat. Today we are honoring this concern for the outdoors portion assuring that it continues to turn with the establishment of Maryland’s first Office of Outdoor Recreation.”

Anthony volition enactment with DNR, the Maryland Department of Commerce, and different agencies and stakeholders to enactment and amended outdoor recreation opportunities.

Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio of DNR and Secretary Kelly M. Schulz of the Maryland Department of Commerce co-chaired the committee and proceed moving to enact its recommendations. This includes naming dozens of businesses and organizations as Maryland Outdoor Recreation Ambassadors.

Governor Hogan besides recognizes National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day, some observed Sept. 25, as commemorative days successful Maryland.

The outdoor recreation industry is of increasing economical value successful some municipality and agrarian areas.

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“I americium honored and pleased to assistance pb the effort to enhance outdoor recreation in Maryland,” said Anthony. “With the leadership of Governor Hogan, Lt. Governor Rutherford, Secretary Riccio, and Secretary Schulz, I judge this is an breathtaking clip to physique and turn upon Maryland’s world-class outdoor recreation capabilities.”