Climate change, sea-level rise, and associated coastal storms are putting Maryland’s
people, property, natural resources, and public investments at risk. To protect Maryland’s
future economic well-being, environmental heritage, and public safety, and to guide the
fundamental intent of the Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Maryland’s Vulnerability to
Climate Change, the Adaptation and Response Working Group recommends that legislative
and policy actions be instituted by the Governor and the Maryland General Assembly to: