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The dead trunks of cypress trees, cabbage palms and other wetland plants briefly emerge during a drawdown of the Rodman Reservoir on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Palatka, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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The dead trunks of cypress trees, cabbage palm and other wetland plants briefly emerge during a drawdown of the Rodman Reservoir on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Palatka, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Maryland's Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with George Mason University and The Nature Conservancy, unveils a state mapping project predicting the impact of sea level rise on coastal wetlands. By prioritizing conservation efforts based on predictive models, the initiative aims to enhance coastal resilience against climate change effects in Maryland.