Maryland’s Eastern Shore has faced rapid growth in recent years. Over the last three decades, the Eastern Shore has experienced substantial losses in agricultural and forest lands, large increases in developed lands, worsening water quality, increased commuting times and distances and a growing population that has strained public services.
This nine county region is projected to grow by nearly 160,000 people over the next 25 years. If the Eastern Shore Region is to maintain its traditional landscape, vibrant communities and resource-based economies, visionary planning and land management must occur.
MDP’s publication, A Shore for Tomorrow, was spurred by these trends and the impact they will have on historic and cultural resources and the region’s unique character. Click here to download the report (in Adobe PDF)
