A recent expansion of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge includes 410 acres of forest and wetland habitat that is important for birds and other wildlife. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) acquired the properties from The Nature Conservancy. The expansion … Continued
Situated along the banks of the Chester River, the Conquest Preserve Living Shoreline Project is one of the first living shoreline projects in the country to incorporate sea level rise projections into its design from the outset, in an attempt … Continued
Much of the coast from Maine to Virginia is more likely to change than to simply drown in response to rising seas during the next 70 years or so, according to a new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey. … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing Community Resiliency Grants to local governments to prepare for weather-related hazards, including flooding, storm events, and sea level rise. At least one proposal will be awarded in each of the two … Continued
Local governments in Maryland are being encouraged to apply for CoastSmart Communities Grant funding in order to improve their ability to respond to coastal hazards such as sea level rise, flooding and storm surge. Applicants may choose to submit a … Continued