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This diagram, from the 2021 Maryland Coastal Adaptation Report Card, shows the changes that threaten coastal communities (white font) alongside adaptation actions (blue font) that can alleviate the impacts of those changes. — Coastal changes and adaptations

At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram reflects the three possible ecosystem health indicators (biodiversity, habitat, and water) chosen by workshop participants and their preliminary qualitative assessment of the condition of those indicators. — A preliminary qualitative assessment of ecosystem…

At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram shows the approximate locations of the natural resources and human activities in this region. — The natural resources and human activities of the…

At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This diagram reflects the group consensus of the ecological values of and threats to this region. — The Yucatan State Coast of Mexico has an…

The degraded coral reefs of Mexico's east coast need clean, clear water to survive. — Coral reefs of Mexico are in jeopardy

Chilika Lake Sedimentation

Detention pond at flood, in Maryland. — Detention pond at flood

Infiltration trench in parking lot, in Maryland. — Infiltration trench in parking lot

Stormwater trash in parking lot, in Maryland. — Stormwater trash in parking lot

Conceptual diagram illustrating preparations for the effects of climate change: Elevating and moving houses and utilities away from flood plain boundaries make them less vulnerable to storms and may lower flood insurance rates. Rather than building a concrete levy to protect property, consider a natural shoreline that offers the same benefit. — Adaptation to Climate Change

Natural fiber logs for sale at a local hardware store in Cambridge MD. These logs are designed to be used in constructing a natural — Fiber logs

Conceptual diagram illustrating the mean sea level trends at Ocean City, MD and Norfolk, VA. Source: tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov — Local Sea Level Trends

Conceptual diagram illustrating a hardened shoreline vs a natural shoreline. The hardened shoreline has concrete rip-rap or a sea wall. It can be very costly and can also interrupt natural shoreline processes and sand movement that can lead to increased erosion downdrift from the structure. A natural shoreline incorporates native vegetation with a buffer strip of sand and/or fiber logs. It filters runoff and traps sediment, actually widening the beach, and providing valuable shoreline habitat for wildlife. — Shoreline erosion control

Even without a storm present, a full-moon high tide and the low Eastern Shore of Maryland can combine to flood roads, utilities, and waterfront properties. — Flooding, Eastern Shore, MD

Even without a storm present, a full-moon high tide and the low Eastern Shore of Maryland can combine to flood roads, utilities, and waterfront properties. — Flooding, Eastern Shore, MD

Even without a storm present, a full-moon high tide and the low Eastern Shore of Maryland can combine to flood roads, utilities, and waterfront properties. — Flooding, Eastern Shore, MD

Even without a storm present, a full-moon high tide and the low Eastern Shore of Maryland can combine to flood roads, utilities, and waterfront properties. — Flooding, Eastern Shore, MD

Conceptual diagram illustrating the important ecological functions that mangroves provide to the marine environment. — Mangrove ecological functions

On a property that was grandfathered to build on a tiny waterfront lot, the owner was allowed by the local zoning department to fill in a low wetland where his well (white pipe) and dock electric service (right center of photo) were located. As this photo documents, this low area was frequently flooded. — Homeowner is allowed to fill in wetlands

Tide over the road at Elliott's Island,Dorchester County, MD — Elliotts Island Road

Environmental Concern replanting living shoreline at Elliotts Island, MD — Elliotts Island Road

Estuary 3D: Sea-level rise diptych

Multiple impacts threaten the natural resources of the Verde Island Passage. Human activity and natural threats include overfishing, destructive and illegal fishing practices, unsustainable coastal development, unsustainable land use practices, and natural disasters. Climate change threats include increased sea surface temperature, sea level rise, increased storm frequency and intensity, increased rainfall, and ocean acidification. — Threats to the marine resources of the Verde…

Conceptual Diagram illustrating the components that contribute toward creating natural erosion of a shore, and further marsh creation including how sills and vents should be constructed. — Guidelines for natural shore erosion and marsh…