Environmental Finance Center News
Stormwater Hits D.C.’s Poorest Neighborhoods Hardest, UMD Study Finds
A new University of Maryland study suggests that Washington, D.C.’s most socioeconomically vulnerable neighborhoods are less equipped to handle runoff from heavy rainfalls made more frequent by climate change.View Article Details for Stormwater Hits D.C.’s Poorest Neighborhoods Hardest, UMD Study Finds 
Witnessing History at the White House
Associate Professor Marccus Hendricks admits he is still processing his recent one-year appointment as a Senior Advisor of Climate and Community Resilience at the White House.After experiencing a couple of highlights, such as working on the inaugural Environmental Justice team, serving under an administration with the first Black woman vice president or even gazing out of his office window to casually see democracy in action, you can understand why.View Article Details for Witnessing History at the White House 
Join Region III TCTAC Mailing List & Support Environmental Justice Initiatives
On April 13, 2023, the EPA announced the TCTAC initiative, which aims to provide grant funding to eligible applicants for the establishment of technical assistance centers nationwide. These centers will offer critical support to communities facing environmental justice concerns, as well as their partners. In partnership with the DOE, the EPA has allocated $177 million to assist overburdened communities across the country.View Article Details for Join Region III TCTAC Mailing List & Support Environmental Justice Initiatives 
Celebrating a Sustainable Partnership
By Tom Reynolds, MML Senior Director, Leadership DevelopmentView Article Details for Celebrating a Sustainable Partnership 
Recent EFC reports support investment in natural resources important to local economies
The Mispillion River and Cedar Creeks drain to the Delaware Bay in Kent and Sussex County Delaware. The vast marshes connecting them are part of an international flyway for migrating birds and a horseshoe crab sanctuary, which brings tourist dollars to the area and secures land value for residents. In addition, the marshes act as a “coastal stronghold” for managing the effects of sea level rise, including reducing property damage from flooding. Together, these resources produce multiple benefits to the state of Delaware, and the towns of Milford and Slaughter Beach.View Article Details for Recent EFC reports support investment in natural resources important to local economies 
New Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Parks in NYC
In a new report, UMD Environmental Finance Center's Dr. Jennifer Egan and a team led by the Trust for Public Land identify the economic benefits provided by parks in New York City.View Article Details for New Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Parks in NYC