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Enduser Input Shapes Delmarva Bays Planning Tool
November 14, 2014
On a rainy afternoon, more than 15 community planners, scientists, and environmental managers met to preview a draft of a new tool aimed to improve the condition of Delmarva’s coastal bays. Researchers from Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware have spent two years developing the most recent version of the tool as part of the Delmarva Modeling Project.

Underwater microphones will track impact of offshore wind power on marine life along the coast
October 13, 2014
A new study led by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science will help State and Federal decision-makers better understand where whales, dolphins and porpoises occur along the coast off of Ocean City, and how they use this habitat. This information will assist in determining the best way to develop wind farms in order to minimize disruption or harm to marine life in the area.

New study calls for continuing need to assess impacts of offshore wind farms on marine species
October 13, 2014
In a recent paper, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science researcher Helen Bailey and colleagues review the potential impacts of offshore wind developments on marine species and make recommendations for future monitoring and assessment as interest in offshore wind energy grows around the world.

Governor O'Malley honored with Truitt Environmental Award
September 30, 2014
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science presented Governor Martin O’Malley with the Reginald V. Truitt Environmental Award for his environmental leadership in Maryland.

New Environmental Statistics Collaborative to offer state-of-the-art research and consulting services
July 31, 2014
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) announces the establishment of the Environmental Statistics Collaborative (ESC), a new initiative that will offer state-of-the-art education in environmental statistics to UMCES graduate students, provide research expertise to faculty researchers, and offer consulting services to partners in the scientific and natural resource management community.

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