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Model Earthen Berm
The purpose of this model earthen berm is to visually display a portion of the flood mitigation project in the Long Wharf area, as requested by the community. The model dimensions are those within the draft flood mitigation project design. The height of the model berm, which is the same height within the draft flood mitigation project design will allow the community to get a sense of their viewshed post construction.
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Come view the model earthen berm at Long Wharf Park the first two weeks in December 2025.
Installation of model berm is scheduled on December 2nd, weather permitting.
2025 Project Update
​Ongoing project updates have been review and discussed at various meetings and public engagement events. ​
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​​February 2025 - Stakeholder Group meeting, which included State and Federal agency representatives to review the draft preliminary alignment and provide feedback.
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March - April 2025 - Individual meetings with targeted property owners to review the draft preliminary alignment and provide feedback. Property owners with piers and/or other property specific characteristics will have an opportunity to meet with project design team members for a one-on-one review and discussion. Targeted property owners have been contacted for scheduling purposes.
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March 25, 2025 - Stakeholder Group meeting reviewing updates to the Preliminary Design
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May 13, 2025 - Preliminary Alignment Public Outreach Session
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May 28, 2025 - Gerry Boyle Park Listening Session
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August 5, 2025 - Stakeholder Group meeting to review and comment on 30% Design.
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September 4, 2025 - Community Meeting for the Long Wharf Park Area
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September 9, 2025 - 30% Design Public Outreach Session
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October 2025 - Included the Maryland Coastal Flood Explorer, which is a useful tool developed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for visualizing flood risk.​​​​​​​​​
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October 2025 - Developed YouTube video to assist community members in the use of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) SHA Climate Change Vulnerability Viewer. This video serves as a short guide for Cambridge community members in the use of this flood risk communication online tool.
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December 2025 - Model Berm constructed in the duck walk area of Long Wharf Park.
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December 10, 2025 - Virtual Living Shoreline Education Session, see the Public Involvement & Outreach page on this website for more information.
Make Cambridge Resilient Initiative
The "Make Cambridge Resilient Initiative" has been expanded beyond the shoreline and stormwater flood risk reduction project to include a community development program. Recommendations from the "Flood Mitigation Plan" included the identification of additional community improvement planning and projects. These recommendations formed the basis for the new community development program included under the "Make Cambridge Resilient Initiative."
This website has been updated to include information on all aspects of the "Make Cambridge Resilient Initiative."
Make Cambridge Resilient - Flood Mitigation Plan
The purpose of this plan was to comprehensively evaluate factors and conditions contributing to both existing and future flooding problems. To the extent feasible, the planning process included the development of flood mitigation and resilience strategies that lended themselves to innovative funding opportunities taking advantage of various desirable co-benefits for the environment, economy, and community. ​This planning project was primarily focused on mitigating flood risks along the Choptank River and Cambridge Creek, which are the primary sources of flooding in the city.
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