Marsh Resilience Summit: A Conversation Among Communities, Scientists, and Managers in Coastal Virginia and Maryland February 5-6, 2019 The Woodlands Hotel and Suites 105 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 View our agenda This two-day summit is a science-practitioner dialogue about marsh vulnerability and ways our different fields and communities respond to these changing landscapes. The…

Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The coastal climate specialist will develop, lead and participate in Extension programming related to community responses to climate change risks and to planning and development of sustainable coastal communities in Maryland. Maryland Sea Grant plays an important role in Maryland to assist with the development of science-based decision making. This position…

Second Cecil County Watershed Stewards Academy Applications Due August 7 The Cecil County Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) is accepting applications for classes to be held this fall. The program is a partnership with the Cecil County Department of Public Works-Development Services Division and the University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension. The WSA program trains adult…

Interesting in working at the interface between science, education, and policy? University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension has applied to be a Host Organization for the 2015-16 Chesapeake Conservation Corps program. To learn more about the CCC program and to apply for a Stipend Volunteer position, visit ter.ps/8y3 and click on Corps Page. University of…

Smart Yard, Healthy Gulf: Using Community-Based Social Marketing to Educate Gulf of Mexico Residents on Proper Lawn Care Practices

This is a recently updated booklet that is distributed to homeowners in Talbot County. It describes actions that can be taken to prevent water pollution from individual residences, and provides information about local resources to help with this effort.

Do you… Want to be a part of a talented team of conservation professionals? Enjoy working with people? Have a passion for land conservation and the environment? Want to make a difference on the Eastern Shore? If you are saying YES, then please apply for our Volunteer Coordinator position!