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Maryland Coastal Program Releases “Maryland Shorelines Online”
The Maryland Coastal Program, in cooperation with Towson University Center for Geographic Information Sciences and Maryland Geological Survey, today released Maryland Shorelines Online (MSO), a web portal that provides convenient, one-stop access for stakeholders on understanding, assessing and managing coastal hazards, shoreline change and coastal flooding. MSO features a new Geographical Information Systems-based mapping tool that allows users who may not have previously had access to such tools, to learn more about Maryland’s coast and make informed decisions. To access MSO, visit http://shorelines.dnr.state.md.us. For full release, click here.
December 21, 2006The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov