Chesapeake Global Collaboratory: Baltimore Harbor in Context

Abstract

The recent tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has highlighted the critical importance of Baltimore Harbor to the region’s infrastructure, environment, and economy. In response, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), through its Chesapeake Global Collaboratory (CGC), hosted “Baltimore Harbor in Context� on October 10, 2024. The event gathered diverse stakeholders and featured plenary talks, panel discussions, and interactive breakout sessions. The meeting aimed to lay the groundwork for a broader Baltimore Harbor Summit in 2025 and to promote collaborative solutions and a shared understanding of ongoing harbor improvement efforts. Keynote speakers included Dr. Bill Dennison (UMCES), Dr. Eric Schott (Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology), and Dr. Linwood Pendleton (Ocean Knowledge Action Network), alongside local and international panelists.