Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area

Wye Island NRMA is located in the tidal recesses of the Chesapeake Bay between the Wye River and the Wye East River. Of Wye Island’s 2,800 acres, 2,450 are managed by the Department of Natural Resources Maryland Park Service for agricultural and resource management. A major emphasis at Wye Island is to provide suitable habitat for wintering waterfowl populations and other native wildlife.  Service learning opportunities abound at Wye Island.  There are miles of hiking trails, hunting, camping and fishing. Visit the website at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/wyeisland.html

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