Climate Resilience Network Interns Present Research to Crisfield Mayor
CRN interns shared research with Crisfield leadership on tidal flooding, wastewater overflow, and the local environmental data needed to support vulnerable coastal communities.
CRN interns shared research with Crisfield leadership on tidal flooding, wastewater overflow, and the local environmental data needed to support vulnerable coastal communities.
The 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…
This CRN summary highlights student research and fieldwork across the network, including contributions to Mesonet, Hydronet, weather towers, and sea-level sensors.
Paul 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,…
Weather 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…
WBOC covered potential flood detection technology in Crisfield, highlighting the need for improved local monitoring and real-time flood awareness in vulnerable coastal communities.
The 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.
Chesapeake Bay Magazine covered the new Hydronet sensor at Annapolis City Dock and how real-time water-level data can support scientists, emergency responders, boaters, and local communities.
Charles County highlighted the Maryland Hydronet launch and the early sensor network across Annapolis, Nanjemoy, and Newburg.
The University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences featured Maryland Hydronet’s work to expand real-time flood and water-level sensor coverage across Maryland communities.