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Maryland Sea Grant publishes blogs, Chesapeake Quarterly magazine, and other publications and videos. Learn about scientific research and science-based practices that can help preserve the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's coastal environment.
Chesapeake Quarterly
Complicated Contaminants: Finding PFAS in the Chesapeake Bay
PFAS are found nearly everywhere, including in the Chesapeake Bay. What are these so-called “forever chemicals” and what do they mean for the people and wildlife that call the Bay watershed home?
To request print copies of Chesapeake Quarterly magazine, contact communications@mdsg.umd.edu.
Fellowship Experiences: A Students' Blog
A Brief History of Poplar Island
Erika Koontz
Would you believe that the foundations of this vibrant Chesapeake Bay scene are dredge materials at Poplar Island?
On the Bay: Chesapeake Quarterly's Blog
Septic Maintenance Matters for the Chesapeake Bay
Madeleine Jepsen
It’s almost certainly the most expensive appliance in your home. But unlike other appliances, septic systems are out of sight and out of mind—until something goes wrong, that is.
News Releases
December 4, 2024
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Maryland Sea Grant will host an art exhibition on December 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at its office in College Park, Maryland. This exhibition is presented as part of a joint project with Cultivate, an artist collaborative interested in artistic translation of environmental science.
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Headwaters Newsletter
Volume 7, Issue 3
In this Issue:
- Personal Care and Environmental Impacts
- Bibliotherapy?
- Mistaken Identity
- Southern Maryland Community Becomes Model for Stormwater and Stewardship
- Welcome Calvert County WSA!
- Water Education Summit Goes Virtual, Exceeds Attendance Goals
Sea Level Rise Report
Come High Water: Sea Level Rise and Chesapeake Bay
This special report offers a comprehensive look at the causes and consequences of increasing flooding along Maryland’s coasts. This package, produced by Maryland Sea Grant's magazine Chesapeake Quarterly in partnership with Bay Journal, examines the scientific understanding and projections of the rate of sea level rise in the Chesapeake region; effects on people and the environment; and adaptations and policy responses that are under way or under consideration.
Video Gallery
Forecasting Sea Level Rise for Maryland
In Maryland Sea Grant's video, scientists release new projections for future sea level rise for the Chesapeake Bay and for Maryland, Virginia, and nearby Mid-Atlantic coastal areas.
Chesapeake Quarterly Magazine
Complicated Contaminants: Finding PFAS in the Chesapeake Bay
