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White House recognizes innovations in nutrient pollution detection led by UMCES-based Alliance for Coastal Technologies
October 7, 2015
This week, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recognized national efforts and innovations in environmental technologies, including the Alliance for Coastal Technologies’ (ACT) Nutrient Sensor Challenge based at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Unknown Object

UMCES celebrates 90 years at October 1 event
October 5, 2015
Bernie Fowler and others toasted the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science at its 90th Anniversary Celebration in Annapolis on October 1, a party that drew close to 200 Maryland policymakers, supporters and friends into a stormy night with the Severn River lapping at their feet.

Next Generation: Andy Gougherty
September 21, 2015
"Climate change is going to have a variety of effects on the environment—some changes more intuitive than others. Intra-specific variation is likely to play an important role in how a species is able to cope with climate change over the long term."

Next Generation: Wenfei Ni
September 21, 2015
"Climate change is a non-ignorable and significant fact closely bound with our daily lives."

Decreased nutrient levels are significantly improving Chesapeake Bay health
September 4, 2015
The overall health of Chesapeake Bay improved in 2014, according to scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, with significantly improving trends in both total nitrogen and total phosphorus in the Bay. Overall, the tidal waters of the Chesapeake scored a C (50%), which was up from the previous year’s score of 45% (also a C). The 2014 overall score of 50%, a C, is considered moderate health.

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