Strategic Plan

We live in a region with abundant coastal resources, diverse environmental challenges, and a complex institutional landscape. In order for Maryland Sea Grant to serve this region effectively, we place importance on developing and adhering to a sound strategic plan.

To develop the foundation for our strategic planning, we have engaged stakeholders representing a wide spectrum of Maryland’s coastal communities and interests. Synthesizing their input, we identified clear priorities. These priorities are aligned with overarching themes articulated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), one of our major funders, and with regional and national needs brought to the forefront by broader policy analyses.

Our strategic plans are both a catalyst to foster achievement and a guide for program evaluation. They represent our commitment to excellence in all aspects of our program.

2024–2027 Strategic Plan

• Focus Area 1
  Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
• Focus Area 2
  Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
• Focus Area 3
  Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Focus Area 4
  Resilient Communities and Economies

2018-2023 Strategic Plan

• Focus Area 1
  Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
• Focus Area 2
  Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Focus Area 3
  Resilient Communities and Economies
• Focus Area 4
  Effective Environmental Science Education

2014-2017 Strategic Plan

• Focus Area 1
  Resilient Ecosystem Processes and Responses
• Focus Area 2
  Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Focus Area 3
  Resilient Communities and Economies
• Focus Area 4
  Effective Environmental Science Education