Crisfield, MD — A community meeting will be held at the Crisfield Library on Saturday, October 21 where attendees can learn about efforts currently underway to address local flooding. Members of the public will have the chance to hear from and speak with representatives from the city and a range of agencies, institutions, and organizations spearheading the work.
The meeting will be facilitated by The Nature Conservancy and include presentations from the City of Crisfield, University of Maryland’s Environmental Finance Center, FEMA BRIC Direct Technical Assistance, The Eastern Shore Long-term Recovery Committee, EPA Office of Research and Development, EPA Creating Resilient Water Utilities, and Interfaith Partners of the Chesapeake. The projects to be highlighted include new planning and decision tools, efforts to elevate roads and homes, new flood gates, marsh restoration to protect Crisfield’s barrier islands, flood warning systems, and ways the public can get involved.
The meeting will run from 10am to 1pm and lunch will be provided for attendees. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the City of Crisfield’s Facebook page. Crisfield Library is located at 100 Collins St., Crisfield MD 21817.
