Giving
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way we understand and manage our natural world.
By conducting research on today’s most pressing environmental problems, we guide our state, nation and world in moving toward a more environmentally sustainable future through research, teaching and public education.
Private philanthropy helps us to create a more healthy and prosperous environment.
Your gift supports our efforts to:
- Restore the Chesapeake Bay, foster abundant crab and oyster harvests and ensure water quality
- Nurture a new generation of marine and land-based scientists through graduate fellowships at our five laboratories
- Address the science behind global climate change and its impact on coastal communities and people worldwide
- Discover uses for marine life to advance medicine, identify new energy sources and improve food harvests.
Help us continue our important work to preserve a healthy environment through sound research and education. Check out our 2012 Annual Report.
WAYS TO GIVE
Annual Fund: Unrestricted gifts provide vital funds to help support immediate needs.
Programmatic Gifts: Donors may direct their gifts to specific programs, such as research, education, science application and facilities.
Laboratory-Specific Support: Your donation can directly support the programs and priorities of a specific research laboratory.
Endowed Funds: Endowed funds are the gifts that keep on giving. Donors can create endowed accounts managed by the University System of Maryland Foundation (USMF) investment committee. The annual income is used to support a specific donor-designated area and continues in perpetuity.
For additional information about giving opportunities, contact David Balcom at 410-234-8857 or dbalcom@umces.edu.