Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Rookery Bay NERR
Project Dates : August 01, 2013 - January 31, 2014
The primary objective of this project is to collate data, review indicators, and synthesize both to effectively report the health of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in southwest Florida. Located at the northern end of the Ten Thousand Islands on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve represents one of the few remaining undisturbed mangrove estuaries in North America. The Reserve covers 110,000 acres of mangrove forest, uplands, and open water that hosts hundreds of fish, birds, reptiles, and many other species.
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Town Creek Foundation: coordination support for adapting to climate change
Project Dates : December 01, 2010 - December 31, 2013
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is currently working in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to enhance the ability of agencies and local governments to enact new laws, policies, and outreach programs that will assist the State of Maryland and her citizens to adapt to a changing climate.
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Accurate maps of streams could aid in more sustainable development of Potomac River watershed
October 3, 2013
Researchers from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science have developed a new method to solve this problem, resulting in a new map of the Potomac River watershed stream network that significantly improves the information needed for assessing the impact of urbanization on aquatic ecosystems.

Accurate maps of streams could aid in more sustainable development of Potomac River watershed

October 3, 2013

Underwater Cameras Donated to Horn Point

September 13, 2013
Kathy and Mike Quattrone donated three SeaLife underwater cameras with accessories and shared their film production experience to help Horn Point Laboratory.

Discover the science of the Chesapeake at Horn Point Open House - October 12

September 3, 2013
The Horn Point Laboratory invites the public to take part in its annual Community Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

Discover the science of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond at the Horn Point Laboratory Open House October 12

September 3, 2013

Jean-Michel Cousteau presents The Great Ocean Adventure
August 19, 2013
The Institute of Marine & Environmental Technology (IMET) and the University System of Maryland present an evening with legendary ocean environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau on Wednesday, October 9, from 7-8:30 p.m.

Fisheries building rededicated in honor of Eugene Cronin, "Admiral of the Chesapeake"
August 16, 2013

Looking to the past to predict the future of climate change
August 2, 2013

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