A new book has recently been published titled "Shifting Sands: environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays". It is a collaborative effort from the Coastal Bays Program, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. A total of 80 authors from 24 different organizations and agencies contributed to the book. This team assessed the condition of the coastal lagoon ecosystem behind the resort town of Ocean City, Maryland, reviewed the history of the area, current management strategies and upcoming concerns for the watershed and documented their findings in this 350-page book.
Shifting Sands is aptly named considering the dynamic nature of the watershed, but it also refers to the "sands of time, both the geologic and recent history of this region," and to the changing perceptions regarding Maryland's Coastal Bays, which differ among groups and individuals and have transformed over the years. The ongoing ecological transitions and rediscovery of the watershed inspired the book's subtitle, Environmental and Cultural Change in Maryland's Coastal Bays. The book provides vital information relevant to the six sub watersheds that make up the coastal bays - with discussions on overall management issues, geologic and hydrologic information, and water quality and habitats concerns. Also contained in Shifting Sands is a rich history of the area, as well as insight on the watershed in a national and international context. Color photos, charts, diagrams, and schematics make this a welcome addition to the scientist, student, teacher, manager or historian who is looking for a thorough case study of a most interesting area. The book is currently on sale through http://ian.umces.edu for $20.00. Roman Jesien, Science Coordinator Maryland Coastal Bays Program 9919 Stephen Decatur Highway - Suite 4 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-213-2297 phone 410-213-2574 fax [email protected] http://www.mdcoastalbays.org _____ << ella for Spam Control >> has removed 24442 Remove messages and set aside 622 Newsletters for me You can use it too - and it's FREE! www.ellaforspam.com
