Environment & Natural Resources Programs in Wicomico County

UME's Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) program provides research-based education and technical assistance to help individuals, communities, and organizations conserve and manage Maryland's natural resources. Programs focus on protecting water quality, supporting healthy ecosystems, promoting sustainable landscapes, and increasing resilience to environmental challenges.

In Wicomico County, UMD Extension staff offer a variety of exciting programs in the field of Environment and Natural Resources. These programs offer educational opportunities through workshops, demonstrations, community partnerships, volunteer programs, and technical resources for homeowners, landowners, professionals, and local governments. To learn more about these and other Wicomico County Extension programs, please contact our office.

Areas of Focus

  • Home horticulture and integrated pest management
  • Water quality and watershed protection
  • Forestry and wildlife management
  • Aquaculture and seafood systems
  • Climate resilience and adaptation
  • Sustainable landscaping and green infrastructure
  • Energy conservation and renewable energy
  • Environmental stewardship and natural resource conservation

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Wicomico County Environment & Natural Resource Programs

Watershed Protection and Restoration Program

Improving water quality through stormwater management and watershed restoration techniques, the Sea Grant Watershed Protection and Restoration Program works with local and state governments, watershed organizations, and community groups in Maryland to build partnerships, identify funding sources, and advise/assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of restoration projects. 

Watershed Restoration Specialists facilitate measurable reductions in water pollution in the following ways: 

  • Classes and workshops teach homeowners how to improve water quality in their own backyard with practices like rain barrels, rain gardens, and tree planting
  • Technical Assistance Programs help communities address Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) regulations and requirements

Watershed Restoration Projects emerge from collaborative partnerships and effective funding techniques to reduce nutrient and sediment loads.

Watershed Restoration Specialists also connect watershed science to policymakers and community leaders to make the most effective water quality decisions.

UME Watershed Restoration Resources & Programs

Aquaculture and Seafood Technology

UME educational programs that support sustainable aquaculture, seafood safety, ecosystem restoration, and Maryland's seafood industry. 

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Forestry and Natural Resources

The University of Maryland Extension ENR program offers resources on forest stewardship, wildlife habitat, conservation practices, renewable energy, and natural resource management. 

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Home Horticulture & Master Gardener Program

UMD Extension agents provide the community with science-based information on gardening, landscaping, integrated pest management, and sustainable landscape practices. 

Water and Climate

UME agents offer education on water quality, watershed protection, climate resilience, stormwater management, and the proper care of private wells and septic systems. 

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Extension ENR Resources

From flooding and forestry to watershed restoration and wildlife, UME has hundreds of ENR resources to discover. Find expert-curated tips to manage your lawn, plants, and food gardens, or get answers from our team of Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists, Extension Faculty, and Master Gardeners. View all ENR resources.

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