Maryland's Department of Natural Resources Policy Number 2010-11: Building Resilience to Climate Change

Enacted in 2010 by the State of Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources, this document sets forth the Department’s policy to manage the state’s land, natural resources and assets toward better understanding, mitigating and adapting to climate change. In this policy, the Department identifies climate change-related practices, procedures and implementation actions across seven areas: new land investments, facility and infrastructure siting and design, habitat restoration, government operations, research and monitoring, resource planning, and advocacy.

Policy applications include:

• Protect lands that enhance the resilience of bay, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
• Site, design and construct facilities so as to minimize anticipate climate change impacts
• Pursue habitat restoration projects and increase on-site carbon sequestration
• Develop and integrate adaptation and mitigation strategies into natural resource management plans and programs

Publication Date: October 12, 2010

Related Organizations:

• Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Sectors:

• Biodiversity and ecosystems
• Coastal
• Fish and fisheries
• Land management and conservation
• Water resources
• Wildlife

Resource Category:

• Law and Governance

Resource Types:

• Agency guidance/policy

States Affected:

• Maryland

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