Our Climate Initiatives
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recognizes that climate change is a serious threat to Maryland’s ecosystems, communities, and economy. As stewards of the state’s natural resources, DNR staff are responding to climate change and preparing for its continued effects. The department is restoring and conserving lands, enacting policies, managing habitats, and engaging with communities in order to best equip our state, our residents, and our natural resources for the realities of climate change.
Maryland’s public lands and protected open spaces are already facing the impacts of climate change. Learn more about what is being done to protect these diverse landscapes.
Climate change negatively impacts many of the plants and animals of Maryland, with increased temperatures, flooding, and wildfires, as well as growing numbers of invasive species. Learn more about how DNR is responding with action and restoration.
The Department of Natural Resources offers funding and opportunities for collaboration on projects for climate resilience. Read more about climate action from local governments and community science efforts around the state
Building climate resilience requires close cooperation and planning. Learn about Maryland’s partnerships and strategies for developing a resilient future.
