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UMCES graduates next generation of environmental leaders
May 19, 2023
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science held its annual Commencement May 19, featuring the conferral of master's and doctorate degrees, university awards, and keynote speaker Dr. Kandis Boyd, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Mary Ann Manley honored with the UMCES Staff Excellence Award
May 18, 2023
For 36 years, Mary Ann Manley provided exemplary service to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and Horn Point Laboratory community through her work as a Program Management Specialist in the Horn Point business office. She was a leader in demonstrating teamwork among her colleagues and her exemplary performance consistently demonstrated a high level of commitment to UMCES.

Summer Talks explore the science of the waters around us
May 12, 2023
The Horn Point Laboratory invites you to join us for a series of six Summer Talks where scientists will explore the waters that surround us. Every Tuesday from June 20 to August 1 (except July 4) at the High Spot restaurant in Cambridge from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free!

Salt Contamination of Drinking Water is a growing threat at home and globally
April 30, 2023
Access to clean and safe drinking water is critical to public health and economic prosperity. About 70% of U.S. drinking water supply comes from surface waters, including the tidal fresh regions of estuaries. This is under threat due to climate change, salinization and human pressures. Led by Professor Ming Li, UMCES-HPL, an interdisciplinary team will examine risks and knowledge gaps on this growing threat.

Next Generation: Michael Kalinowski on reducing the environmental impacts of oyster aquaculture
April 7, 2023
My research focuses on building and testing tools to place below oyster aquaculture cages to help prevent environmental damage to the sediment.

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