Analysis could help steer efforts for future management of the plant, other invasive species The common reed, or Phragmites australis australis, has a bad reputation. The tall, fast-growing plant—often simply called phragmites—is invasive in North America and widespread in the Chesapeake Bay region. The grass has received the scorn of environmentalists and coastal property owners Read the Rest…
DNR and other state agencies have plans for flood mitigation and resources for Marylanders Maryland’s rivers have long histories of destructive flooding. Events such as the 1868 Great Flood of Patapsco Valley, Hurricane Agnes in 1972, the 2016 and 2018 Ellicott City floods, and the most recent flooding in Westernport this May demonstrate the magnitude Read the Rest…
The Great Maryland Outdoors Act will fund project, improving habitat value and accessibility Point Lookout State Park will undergo a series of renovations over the next few years to improve climate resilience at the park, while also protecting habitat space and promoting access for park visitors. The projects are funded by the Great Maryland Outdoors Read the Rest…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals for living shoreline projects on the lower Eastern Shore. DNR released a Request for Proposals to solicit applications for construction, design/build, and design proposals for living shoreline projects. The total funding available through this program for living shoreline restoration projects is approximately $17 million. The Request Read the Rest…
Program has operated for eight years, supporting a range of environmental projects in the state In its eight years of operation, Maryland’s Resilience through Restoration Initiative has supported more than three dozen projects in the state and transferred millions of dollars into critical environmental efforts that protect communities, shore up habitat, and provide lasting economic Read the Rest…
More than 555,330 Added in FY2025 Toward 2031 Goal Maryland’s 5 Million Trees program has reached more than 1.5 million native trees planted, marking a major milestone and reflecting strong momentum toward reaching the state’s ambitious goal of planting 5 million trees by 2031. More than 555,330 trees were planted in Fiscal Year 2025, according Read the Rest…
University of Maryland projects highlight adaptive management to sea-level rise and other changes You’re on a walkway in a park. You can see trees, a road, a marsh and a coastline against a vibrant blue sky all around you. Then, you hear the toll of a bell. The marsh expands, the water edges up the Read the Rest…
