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Featured Articles
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Toddville – A Place the Water Cannot Wash Away
Read more: Toddville – A Place the Water Cannot Wash AwayAs we turned out of Cambridge and continued south towards the unincorporated community of Toddville, the landscape slowly began to change. Strip malls and traffic lights disappeared behind us, replaced by narrow roads cutting through marshland and open water. Driving through the remote, low-lying waterways surrounding the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, I was struck by…
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Monitoring Tidal Flooding in the Chesapeake Bay Using Distributed Water Level Sensors
Read more: Monitoring Tidal Flooding in the Chesapeake Bay Using Distributed Water Level SensorsAbstract Tidal flooding is becoming more common in many Chesapeake Bay communities as sea level continues to rise and storm patterns change. Most coastal water-level measurements come from NOAA tide gauges, but these gauges are often spaced far apart. They may not capture flooding at a more local scale in smaller tributaries or neighborhoods. Because…
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Paul Emely: Crisfield Through His Eyes
Read more: Paul Emely: Crisfield Through His EyesPaul Emely has lived in Crisfield, Maryland, his entire life. He’s gone to school, raised a family, held a job, and retired locally to the area. Paul has cherished the many local gems, agriculture, history, and the various characteristics that make Crisfield so special. However, throughout his time in Crisfield, he has witnessed significant changes…
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Tropical Storm Debby Case Study
Read more: Tropical Storm Debby Case StudyWeather Events and Sea Level The Chesapeake Bay plays a vital socio-economic role in the surrounding region, contributing over $100 billion annually in economic benefits [Phillips and McGee, 2016]. However, the region faces increasing threats from sea level rise, extreme weather events, and climate change [Jay et al., 2023]. Rising sea levels and stronger storms…
Media Features
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MARACOOS Features Hydronet Flood Resilience Work
View Feature: MARACOOS Features Hydronet Flood Resilience WorkMARACOOS featured Hydronet related coastal data and flood resilience work through its OceansMap outreach. The feature highlights how new sensor data can support smarter planning, response, and community resilience across coastal areas.
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Climate Resilience Network Interns Present Research to Crisfield Mayor
View Feature: Climate Resilience Network Interns Present Research to Crisfield MayorCRN interns shared research with Crisfield leadership on tidal flooding, wastewater overflow, and the local environmental data needed to support vulnerable coastal communities.
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Crisfield Flood Mitigation Highlights Maryland Hydronet
View Feature: Crisfield Flood Mitigation Highlights Maryland HydronetThe Crisfield Flood Mitigation project page highlights Maryland Hydronet as part of local efforts to improve coastal flood awareness and resilience. The page connects Hydronet’s real-time water-level monitoring work with broader community flood mitigation planning in Crisfield.
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Summer 2025 Internship Summary
View Feature: Summer 2025 Internship SummaryThis CRN summary highlights student research and fieldwork across the network, including contributions to Mesonet, Hydronet, weather towers, and sea-level sensors.
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WBOC: Flood Detection Technology May Be Coming to Crisfield
View Feature: WBOC: Flood Detection Technology May Be Coming to CrisfieldWBOC covered potential flood detection technology in Crisfield, highlighting the need for improved local monitoring and real-time flood awareness in vulnerable coastal communities.
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Charles County and Partners Celebrate Maryland Hydronet Launch
View Feature: Charles County and Partners Celebrate Maryland Hydronet LaunchThe BayNet covered Charles County’s role in the Maryland Hydronet launch and the use of water-level sensors to help local leaders better understand flood risk.
Sponsors
MARACOOS
We are deeply grateful to MARACOOS for their continued support in expanding Hydronet’s capacity to deliver real-time coastal water-level insights to Maryland communities. Their commitment to advancing ocean observing and coastal resilience has played a key role in strengthening our sensor network, improving data accessibility, and enabling students and researchers to work with high-quality environmental data. MARACOOS’s partnership has strengthened the foundation of Hydronet’s data infrastructure, ensuring our system remains reliable and accessible to the communities we serve.
UMD Grand Challenges
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the UMD Grand Challenges Program for empowering Hydronet to grow as an innovative platform dedicated to climate resilience. Through their support, we have been able to expand sensor deployment and more effectively connect data with on-the-ground community needs. The Grand Challenges initiative has made it possible for our team to collaborate across disciplines and develop solutions that address Maryland’s most pressing environmental challenges. Their investment in this project reflects a shared commitment to building a safe, more informed, and resilient future for all Maryland residents.
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