The Untold Truth About Maryland’s DNR: Millions Spent, Little Accountability, and the Silencing of Rural Voices
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) faces criticism for fiscal mismanagement, politicized priorities, and exclusionary land policies that neglect rural communities. Despite receiving significant funding, transparency is lacking, and traditional conservation practices have been overshadowed by a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, sidelining local hunters and anglers. An audit is urgently needed.