Madison Bay News Today

Spring may have melted away dreams of snow, but the beaches of Bainbridge Island are still dappled with pearly white specks — herring season is upon us, and if recent trends continue, it’s going to be a party.

Americas oldest skipjack, the Rebecca T Ruark finally returned to the water today.

More than 210 million juvenile oysters are to be planted over 52.5 acres of sanctuaries in the eastern Chesapeake Bay.

As temperatures plunge and waterways get icy at Smith Island, the Eddie Somers ice breaker is ready for action.

As temperatures plunge and waterways get icy at Smith Island, the Eddie Somers ice breaker is ready for action.

As temperatures plunge and area waterways get icy, the Eddie Somers ice breaker is ready for action.

The Cambridge Ice & Oyster Festival will return next month celebrating the winter holidays on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Maryland DNR ice breaker M/V Eddie Somers is a vital winter lifeline for residents of Smith Island.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is ready to clear paths on Maryland’s waterways this winter with icebreaking boats stationed around the Chesapeake Bay.

CHESAPEAKE BAY, Md. - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says that their icebreaking boat fleet is getting ready for the winter season.