Chesapeake Bay Climate Projections and Stormwater Vulnerabilities

Climate change is expected to alter the volume and intensity of precipitation across the Chesapeake Bay watershed in the coming years. These changing hydrologic conditions, coupled with ongoing development, rising sea levels, and warmer temperatures pose a risk to stormwater infrastructure and public safety. Understanding local climate projections and the vulnerabilities of our current design principles will help inform more resilient approaches moving forward.