The League of Women Voters of Calvert County will hold a meeting on Sea Level Rise on Thursday, April 9 from 6:00 PM to 9:00
PM at the Calvert Library (located at 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD). This meeting, which is free and open to the public, will address the latest information on sea level rise and its impact on our state and county. “We hope to educate residents on how this specifically impacts Calvert County neighborhoods, businesses and the environment,” notes Lora Harris, event organizer.
A panel of experts will make presentations which will be followed by a question and answer session. Invited experts include: Dr. William Boicourt, Professor of Oceanography at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory; Dr. David Brownlee, Principal Environmental Planner in the Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building; Ms. Tay Harris, Environmental Planner, Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building; Ms. Zoe Johnson, Chesapeake and Coastal Service, Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Ms. Kate Skaggs, CoastSmart Communities Planner, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Founded in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization and works to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government; increase understanding of major policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to men and women. The Calvert County league began in 1966.
Current co-presidents are Annette Funn and John Perryman. For more information, visit LWVCalvert.org or call 410.586.2176.