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Waterway Improvement Fund will help fund Somers Cove Marina improvements
DNR - Flood Reduction and Restoration Projects Throughout Maryland Funded with $690,000
Why Crisfield? “Because the need is still there”
Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) volunteers: A message straight from Miss Hazel’s front porch
Many Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) volunteers have met Miss Hazel—or Hazel Cropper…or her most famous name: “Hurricane Hazel.”
Known as one of the matriarchs of the small town of Crisfield, Maryland, Miss Hazel holds world records in crab-picking, her best being 5.58 pounds in 20 minutes. Crisfield, known as the “crab capital of the world,” is located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. A few years ago, MDS volunteers helped build a new home for Miss Hazel.
Known as one of the matriarchs of the small town of Crisfield, Maryland, Miss Hazel holds world records in crab-picking, her best being 5.58 pounds in 20 minutes. Crisfield, known as the “crab capital of the world,” is located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. A few years ago, MDS volunteers helped build a new home for Miss Hazel.
Nearly $30 million in state funding approved to upgrade Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield
Federal funds to stop flooding in Crisfield could return as FEMA restarts BRIC program
Judge blocks FEMA from ending disaster program
Nearly $1 billion slated to support projects in Chesapeake Bay states
Nearly $1 billion slated to support projects in Chesapeake Bay states
Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding
Attorney General Brown Secures Court Victory Preventing Trump Administration from Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Preparedness Funding
Crisfield postpones trick-or-treating to Saturday due to flooding
Recent round of coastal flooding leads to mixed emotions in Crisfield
EPA is axing assistance for this flood-prone town. What now?
By Miranda Willson
By Miranda Willson
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City of Crisfield to Trump Administration: Return Promised BRIC Funds to Fight Sea Level Rise
Crisfield climate resilience project ends early amid federal agency changes
Chesapeake Bay
Floods threaten Maryland seafood town's survival after Trump officials cancel $36M grant
US Army Corps of Engineers will help Crisfield mitigate flooding issues
Sen. Van Hollen Tours Flooding Prone Areas of Crisfield
Crisfield Turns to U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen Over Recent Loss of Millions in Flood Prevention
EPA Community Workshop Thurs, Sept 11 from 5 to 7 pm at the Corbin, 4 E Main St. To register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GNGJYFW
Over the past year, the City of Crisfield has collaborated with
partners to identify Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) aimed at
reducing flooding and erosion, enhancing resilience, and
offering co-benefits such as better water quality, recreation,
and habitat protection for blue crab.
Join us!
Learn about flood mitigation efforts in Crisfield
View final results from the NBS planning project
Hear about the top 5 priority nature-based projects
Share your input on Crisfield's future
partners to identify Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) aimed at
reducing flooding and erosion, enhancing resilience, and
offering co-benefits such as better water quality, recreation,
and habitat protection for blue crab.
Join us!
Learn about flood mitigation efforts in Crisfield
View final results from the NBS planning project
Hear about the top 5 priority nature-based projects
Share your input on Crisfield's future
Crisfield launches online petition to reinstate flood mitigation funds
May 30, 2025 Blake Lipton
Crisfield asks public to sign online to show support for restoration of FEMA flood mitigation funds
FEMA cancels $1 billion for flood prevention projects in Chesapeake Bay region
June 12, 2025 - Building Resilience to Storms Public Input Session
FEMA cancels tens of millions in Maryland sea-level rise, flooding grants
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