Making an Impact: Maryland's economy is fueled by science

May 8, 2013

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

Making an Impact: Maryland's economy is fueled by science

Science not only fuels discovery, but it also fuels Maryland's economy.

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is developing technologies such as biofuels made from algae with local business startups, recommending best management practices to guide efficient and safe shale gas development, strengthening the Port of Baltimore by helping defend against invasive species, and growing oysters to help restore the Chesapeake Bay and livelihood of hundreds of fishermen.

The 2012 Annual Report highlights our ever-growing impact on our state by helping to fuel Maryland's new economy and the highlights of another great year charting a healthy environmental future for Maryland and the planet.

Read the full report.

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