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# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
<< STAR GRANTS AND STAR CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
1 R840477
Grant



Septic to Sewer? Justice-focused strategies for addressing coastal septic failures under sea-level rise and increased flooding Reilly, Allison
Ferreira, Celso
Goldstein, Rachel Rosenberg
Kjellerup, Birthe
Lazur, Andrew
Liao, Yanjun Penny
Prettyman, Vikki
Walls, Margaret  
University of Maryland - College Park, George Mason University, Resources for the Future, Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc, University of Maryland Research Centers $1,350,000   September 01, 2022 -
May 12, 2025  
September 01, 2022   May 12, 2025     MD  
2 R840011
Grant



A diagnostic package to facilitate and enhance chemical mechanism implementations within regional and global atmospheric chemistry models Nicely, Julie M
Follette-Cook, Melanie
Ivatt, Peter
Keller, Christoph
Tong, Daniel  
University of Maryland - College Park, Morgan State University, Universities Space Research Association $796,885   August 01, 2020 -
May 09, 2025  
August 01, 2020   May 09, 2025     MD  
3 R835876
Grant



Particulate Matter Prediction and Source Attribution for U.S. Air Quality Management in a Changing World Liang, Xin-Zhong
Dickerson, Russell R.
He, Hao
Sanyal, Swarnali
Sun, Chao
Tao, Zhining
Wuebbles, Donald J.  
University of Maryland - College Park, Goddard Earth Sciences Technology & Research, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $790,000   April 01, 2016 -
March 31, 2019
(Extended to March 31, 2021)  
April 01, 2016   March 31, 2019  
March 31, 2021  
MD  
4 R835284
Grant



Sustainable Community Oriented Stormwater Management (S-COSM): A Sensible Strategy for the Chesapeake Bay Leisnham, Paul
Chanse, Victoria
Davis, Allen
Foster, James
Lipton, Douglas
McCoy, John
Montas, Hubert
Rockler, Amanda
Shirmohammadi, Adel
Wilson, Sacoby M.  
University of Maryland - College Park, Anacostia Watershed Society, Columbia Association, Maryland Sea Grant $691,674   July 01, 2012 -
June 30, 2017  
July 01, 2012   June 30, 2017     MD  
5 R834189
Grant



Consequences of Global Climate and Emissions Changes on U.S. Water Quality: An Integrated Modeling Assessment Liang, Xin-Zhong
Arnold, Jeff
Daggupati, Prasad
He, Yuxiang
Srinivasan, Raghavan
Tuppad, Pushpa
Wuebbles, Donald J.  
University of Maryland - College Park, Texas A & M University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $723,559   August 01, 2009 -
July 31, 2012
(Extended to July 31, 2014)  
August 01, 2009   July 31, 2012  
July 31, 2014  
MD  
6 R833418
Grant



Transport/Fate/Ecological Effects of Steroids from Poultry Litter & Evaluations of Existing/Novel Management Strategies Fisher, Daniel J.
Kane, Andrew S.
Klauda, Ronald J.
Staver, Kenneth
VanVeld, Peter
Yonkos, Lance T.  
Wye Research and Education Center, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, School of Medicine at the University of Maryland, Virginia Institute of Marine Science $694,736   August 01, 2007 -
June 30, 2010
(Extended to July 31, 2012)  
August 01, 2007   June 30, 2010  
July 31, 2012  
MD  
7 R833373
Grant



Impacts of Global Climate and Emissions Changes on U.S. Air Quality (Ozone, Particulate Matter, Mercury) and Projection Uncertainty Liang, Xin-Zhong
Caughey, Michael
Hayhoe, Katharine
He, Hao
Huang, Ho-Chun
Kunkel, Kenneth
Lei, Hang
Lin, Jintai
Liu, Feng
Patten, Ken
Su, Senjian
Su, Shenjian
Tao, Zhining
Wang, Xueyuan
Williams, Allen
Wuebbles, Donald J.
Zhu, Jinhong  
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Maryland - College Park $900,000   April 15, 2007 -
April 14, 2011
(Extended to April 14, 2013)  
April 15, 2007   April 14, 2011  
April 14, 2013  
MD  
8 R833346
Grant



Reality Check Plus: Envisioning a Sustainable Maryland Knaap, Gerrit
Moglen, Glenn E.
Ruth, Matthias  
University of Maryland - National Center for Smart Growth $274,060   March 01, 2007 -
April 30, 2010
(Extended to February 28, 2012)  
March 01, 2007   April 30, 2010  
February 28, 2012  
MD  
9 R832444
Grant



Quantifying Ecological Thresholds And Resilience In Stream Ecosystems Hilderbrand, Robert H.
Raesly, Richard L.  
University of Maryland - College Park, Frostburg State University $295,079   January 01, 2006 -
December 31, 2007  
January 01, 2006   December 31, 2007     MD  
10 R831369
Grant



A Watershed Classification System for Improved Monitoring and Restoration: Landscape Indicators of Watershed Impairment Prince, Stephen D.
Goetz, Scott J.
Jordan, Thomas E.
Weller, Donald E.  
Chesapeake Research Consortium, Mid-Atlantic Regional Earth Science Applications Center, University of Maryland - College Park, Woods Hole Research Center, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center $896,497   February 01, 2004 -
January 31, 2007  
February 01, 2004   January 31, 2007     MD  
11 R828771C002
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for Reinventing Aging Infrastructure for Nutrient Management (R828771)
The Fate and Potential Bioavailability of Airborne Urban Contaminants Baker, Joel E.
Mason, Robert P.
Crimmins, Bernard
Laurier, Fabien
Ondov, John M.
Pancras, Patrick

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Maryland - College Park Refer to main center abstract (R828771) for funding details.   October 01, 2001 -
September 30, 2002  
October 01, 2001   September 30, 2002     MD  
12 R828771C015
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Center for Reinventing Aging Infrastructure for Nutrient Management (R828771)
Transport of Hazardous Substances Between Brownfields and the Surrounding Urban Atmosphere Baker, Joel E.
Mason, Robert P.
Crimmins, Bernard
Laurier, Fabien
Ondov, John M.
Pancras, Patrick

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Maryland - College Park Refer to main center abstract (R828771) for funding details.   October 01, 2001 -
September 30, 2007  
October 01, 2001   September 30, 2007     MD  
13 R828677C002
Centers




- This is a subproject of the EAGLES - Atlantic Coast Environmental Indicators Consortium (R828677)
Trophic Indicators of Ecosystem Health in Chesapeake Bay Boicourt, William C.
Houde, Edward D.
Adolf, Jason
Connelly, W.
Gallegos, Charles L.
Harding Jr., Lawrence W.
Jordan, Christy
Jung, Sukgeun
Kimmel, David G.
Magnuson, Andrea
Mallonee, Michael E.
McClain, Charles R.
Miller, W. David
Rakocinski, Chet
Roman, Michael R.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
University of Maryland - College Park, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, University of Mississippi Refer to main center abstract (R828677) for funding details.   March 01, 2001 -
February 28, 2003  
March 01, 2001   February 28, 2003     MD  
14 R828224
Grant



Behavioral Toxicology and Pathology of Early Exposure to Toxic PCOs Kane, Andrew S.
Little, Edward E.
Salierno, James D.  
University of Maryland - College Park, University of Maryland School of Medicine $423,264   September 01, 2000 -
August 30, 2003
(Extended to April 30, 2005)  
September 01, 2000   August 30, 2003  
April 30, 2005  
MD  
15 R828012
Grant



The Spatial Patterning of Land Use Conversion: Linking Economics, Hydrology and Ecology to Evaluate the Effects of Alternative Future Growth Scenarios on Stream Ecosystems Palmer, Margaret A.
Bockstael, Nancy
Moglen, Glenn E.
Ness, Keith Van
Pizzuto, J. E.
Poff, N. LeRoy
Wiegand, Cameron  
University of Maryland - College Park, Colorado State University, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, University of Delaware $1,125,212   June 01, 2000 -
May 31, 2003
(Extended to May 31, 2004)  
June 01, 2000   May 31, 2003  
May 31, 2004  
MD  
16 R827972
Grant



Over-compliance in Point Source Water Pollution Horowitz, John K.   University of Maryland - College Park $59,316   December 15, 1999 -
December 15, 2000
(Extended to December 15, 2002)  
December 15, 1999   December 15, 2000  
December 15, 2002  
MD  
17 R827110
Grant



A Genetic Test for Vulnerability to Inbreeding Depression in Right Whales and Elephant Seals Hare, Matthew P.
Palumbi, Stephen R.  
University of Maryland - College Park, Harvard University $152,274   May 05, 1999 -
May 04, 2001
(Extended to May 04, 2002)  
May 05, 1999   May 04, 2001  
May 04, 2002  
MD  
18 R827169
Grant



Whole Watershed Health and Restoration: Applying the Patuxent and Gwynns Falls Landscape Models to Designing a Sustainable Balance Between Humans and the Rest of Nature Costanza, Robert
Boumans, Roelof
Maxwell, Thomas
Villa, Ferdinando
Voinov, Alexey
Wainger, Lisa  
University of Maryland - College Park $699,916   March 01, 1999 -
February 28, 2001  
March 01, 1999   February 28, 2001     MD  
19 R827161
Grant



Mechanisms of Pb,Cd, As Interactions Fowler, Bruce A.   University of Maryland - Baltimore, University of Maryland - College Park $832,000   November 15, 1998 -
November 14, 2001
(Extended to November 14, 2003)  
November 15, 1998   November 14, 2001  
November 14, 2003  
MD  
20 R827084
Grant



The Development of a DNA Based Specific Assay for Pfiesteria piscicida in Water and Sediments Oldach, David
Rublee, Parke  
University of Maryland - Baltimore, University of Maryland - College Park, University of North Carolina at Greensboro $709,537   October 08, 1998 -
October 07, 2001
(Extended to August 31, 2002)  
October 08, 1998   October 07, 2001  
August 31, 2002  
MD  
21 R826617
Grant



The Impact of Farmland Preservation Programs Bockstael, Nancy
Nickerson, Cynthia J.  
University of Maryland - College Park $80,860   October 01, 1998 -
September 30, 1999  
October 01, 1998   September 30, 1999     MD  
22 R826134
Grant



Stages in Sublethal Exposure to EDCs in a Quail Model System Ottinger, Mary Ann   University of Maryland - College Park $262,634   December 01, 1997 -
November 30, 2000  
December 01, 1997   November 30, 2000     MD  
23 R826110
Grant



Assessment of forest disturbance in the mid-Atlantic region: a multi-scale linkage between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems Eshleman, Keith N.
Currie, William S.
Galloway, James N.
Gardner, Robert H.
Herlihy, Alan T.
Pitelka, Louis F.
Seagle, Steven W.
Townsend, Philip A.
Webb, James R.  
University of Maryland - College Park, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Oregon State University, University of Virginia $697,834   October 01, 1997 -
September 30, 2002  
October 01, 1997   September 30, 2002     MD  
24 R825247
Grant



Atmospheric Fate and Dry Deposition of Urban Soot to Great Waters Using a Novel, State-of-the-Art Isotopic Particulate Tracer   University of Maryland - College Park $454,976   December 06, 1996 -
December 05, 1999
(Extended to December 05, 2000)  
December 06, 1996   December 05, 1999  
December 05, 2000  
MD  
25 R825269
Grant



Development of a Semi-Continuous Monitor for Determination of Trace Elements and Heavy Metals in Ambient Aerosol Particles Ondov, John M.
Koutrakis, Petros
O'Haver, T. C.  
University of Maryland - College Park, Harvard University $395,885   November 15, 1996 -
November 14, 1999
(Extended to November 14, 2000)  
November 15, 1996   November 14, 1999  
November 14, 2000  
MD  
26 R825151
Grant



Trophic Transfer of Atmospheric and Sedimentary Contaminants Into the Great Lakes Fisheries Controls on the Ecosystem Scale Response Times Baker, Joel E.
Coon, Tom
Eadie, Brian
Hall, Don
Ostrom, Nathaniel E.
Ostrom, Peggy  
University of Maryland - College Park, Michigan State University, NOAA / GLERL $617,254   October 01, 1996 -
September 30, 1999  
October 01, 1996   September 30, 1999     MD  
27 R822444
Grant



Importance of Reductive Dechlorination in Chesapeake Bay Sediments Role of Sulfate Respiration Capone, Douglas G.
Baker, Joel E.
Gilmour, Cynthia C.  
University of Maryland - College Park, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, BERL/Academy of Natural Sciences $286,703   October 01, 1995 -
September 01, 1998  
October 01, 1995   September 01, 1998     MD  
28 R823292
Grant



Capillary Immunophoresis for Environmental Monitoring Lee, Cheng S.   University of Maryland - College Park, Iowa State University $269,984   October 01, 1995 -
September 01, 1998  
October 01, 1995   September 01, 1998     MD  
<< NON-STAR GRANTS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
29 SU840874
Grant



Enhancement of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-Contaminated Organic Wastes Treatment in Anaerobic Digestion by Carbon Materials Li, Guangbin   University of Maryland - College Park $75,000   January 01, 2024 -
December 31, 2025  
January 01, 2024   December 31, 2025     MD  
30 SU835528
Grant



Solar-Powered Membrane System for Emergency Drinking Water Supply Mi, Baoxia
Birney, Catherine
Fiedler-Ross, Vincent
Lee, Michael
Manzi, Elizabethe  
University of Maryland - College Park $14,714   August 15, 2013 -
August 14, 2014  
August 15, 2013   August 14, 2014     MD  
31 X3832206
Grant



Ecological Sustainability in Rapidly Urbanizing Watersheds: Evaluating Strategies Designed to Mitigate Impacts on Stream Ecosystems Palmer, Margaret A.
Curtis, Meosotis
Hennessey, Amy
Kelly, Kevin
VanNess, Keith  
University of Maryland - College Park $278,626   May 01, 2005 -
April 30, 2008
(Extended to April 30, 2009)  
May 01, 2005   April 30, 2008  
April 30, 2009  
MD  
32 SU831864
Grant



Protecting Surface Water Quality Through Utilization of Industrial By-Products to Reduce Nutrient Transport in Sensitive Agriculture-Dominated Ecosystems Coale, Frank J.
Eng, Stephanie
Halper-Stromberg, Eitan
Jafreen, Rifat
Leikach, Danielle
Lilienfeld, Matthew
McKinney, Patrick
Neimeyer, Michael
Nguyen, Nguyen
Rahman, Shurid
Wu, Mae  
University of Maryland - College Park $10,000   September 30, 2004 -
May 30, 2005  
September 30, 2004   May 30, 2005     MD  
<< FELLOWSHIPS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
33 F13B20412
Fellow



The Thin Line Between Health and Disease: Determining the Effects of Climate Change on Amphibians’ Skin Microbial Communities Muletz, Carly Rae   University of Maryland - College Park $84,000   September 02, 2014 -
September 02, 2016  
September 02, 2014   September 02, 2016     MD  
34 F13B20312
Fellow



Association Between Climate Extremes and Chronic Respiratory Diseases Among a Nationally Representative Sample of the U.S. Population Romeo, Crystal Eloma   University of Maryland - College Park $84,000   September 01, 2014 -
September 01, 2016  
September 01, 2014   September 01, 2016     MD  
35 F13B30487
Fellow



The Evaluation of Microbial Fuel Cells to Provide Energy-Efficient Wastewater Treatment as Part of a Master’s Program in Environmental Engineering Tatinclaux, Maia   University of Maryland - College Park $84,000   August 25, 2014 -
August 25, 2016  
August 25, 2014   August 25, 2016     MD  
36 FP917499
Fellow



Forest Nitrogen Retention in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: A Role in Water Quality Restoration? Sabo, Robert Daniel   University of Maryland - College Park $126,000   August 29, 2012 -
August 28, 2015  
August 29, 2012   August 28, 2015     MD  
37 FP917492
Fellow



Social-Ecological Resilience and Adaptation on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay Miller-Hesed, Christine D   University of Maryland - College Park $126,000   August 01, 2012 -
July 31, 2015  
August 01, 2012   July 31, 2015     MD  
38 FP917372
Fellow



Landscape Connectivity of Headwater Stream Systems as a Measure of the Cumulative Impacts of Stream Burial During Urbanization Weitzell, Roy E   University of Maryland - College Park $126,000   August 01, 2011 -
July 31, 2014  
August 01, 2011   July 31, 2014     MD  
39 FP917169
Fellow



Wind Power Development in the United States – An Empirical Evaluation of the Effectiveness of State Renewable Energy Policies Hitaj, Claudia Maria   University of Maryland - College Park $111,000   September 01, 2010 -
August 31, 2013  
September 01, 2010   August 31, 2013     MD  
40 FP917113
Fellow



Using Genetic Diversity of Vallisneria americana Across a Latitudinal Gradient To Inform Submersed Aquatic Vegetation Restoration Strategies West, Brittany Elizabeth   University of Maryland - College Park $74,000   August 30, 2010 -
August 29, 2012  
August 30, 2010   August 29, 2012     MD  
41 F5F21616
Fellow



Consequences of Elevated CO2 for a Sensitive Wetland Food Web Hines, Jessica   University of Maryland - College Park $108,631   September 01, 2005 -
August 31, 2008  
September 01, 2005   August 31, 2008     MD  
42 FP916325
Fellow



Long-Term Tropospheric Ozone Variation Over Western Pacific Ocean Deviatova, Elena A.   University of Maryland - College Park $110,627   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2006  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2006     MD  
43 FP916343
Fellow



The Ecology and Physiology of Pseudo-nitzschia Toxin Production in the Chesapeake Bay Thessen, Anne E.   University of Maryland - College Park $86,536   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2006  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2006     MD  
44 U915999
Fellow



Chronic Effects of Cadmium and Copper on Palaemonetes pugio and Leptocheeirus plumulosus at the Levels of the Individual, Population, and Assemblage Manyin, Teresa A.   University of Maryland - College Park $98,104   January 01, 2001 -
January 01, 2004  
January 01, 2001   January 01, 2004     MD  
45 U915789
Fellow



Variation in Elemental Composition (N and P) of Host Plants and the Consequences for Herbivore Performance Huberty, Andrea F.   University of Maryland - College Park $92,137   August 01, 2000 -
August 01, 2003  
August 01, 2000   August 01, 2003     MD  
46 U915374
Fellow



Phosphorus Burial in a Tidal Fresh/Oligohaline Marsh Bryner, Jeanna Rose   University of Maryland - College Park $58,383   September 01, 1998 -
September 01, 2001  
September 01, 1998   September 01, 2001     MD  
47 U915356
Fellow



Use of Multiple Isotope Tracers (d15N, d34S, d13C, d18O) To Track Changes in Denitrification Electron Donors Mann, Jacqueline L.   University of Maryland - College Park $73,402   September 01, 1998 -
August 01, 2001  
September 01, 1998   August 01, 2001     MD  
48 U915366
Fellow



Retention and Transport of White Perch and Bay Anchovy Eggs and Larvae in Chesapeake Bay: Mechanisms and Implications for Recruitment North, Elizabeth W.   University of Maryland - College Park $71,846   August 01, 1998 -
August 01, 2001  
August 01, 1998   August 01, 2001     MD  
49 U915408
Fellow



Forest Interior Songbird Diversity and Breeding Success as a Function of Topography and Climate in the Mid-Atlantic Highlands Sturtevant, Brian   University of Maryland - College Park $71,301   June 01, 1998 -
June 01, 2001  
June 01, 1998   June 01, 2001     MD  
50 U915152
Fellow



The Effect of Sulfate and Sulfide on Mercury Methylation in Florida Everglades Benoit, Janina M.   University of Maryland - College Park $102,000   January 01, 1997 -
January 01, 2000  
January 01, 1997       MD  
51 U915193
Fellow



Prediction and NMR Determination of Fluid-Film Thickness and Velocity Distribution in Nitrifying Trickling Filters Krumins, Valdis J.   University of Maryland - College Park $102,000   January 01, 1997 -
January 01, 2000  
January 01, 1997       MD  
52 U915224
Fellow



Host Fidelity and Apparent Competition in Host-Parasitoid Systems Brassil, Chad E.   University of Maryland - College Park $102,000   January 01, 1997 -
January 01, 2000  
January 01, 1997       MD  
53 U915015
Fellow



Assessment of the Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Innate Immunity of the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica Bramble, Lisa A.   University of Maryland - College Park $102,000   January 01, 1996 -
December 31, 1999  
January 01, 1996   December 31, 1999     MD  
54 U915013
Fellow



The Effect of Chlorothalonil on Immune System Function in Fish and Oysters Baier-Anderson, Caroline L.   University of Maryland - College Park $102,000   January 01, 1996 -
January 01, 1999  
January 01, 1996   January 01, 1999     MD  
55 GF9501732
Fellow



Reductive Dechlorination and Degradation of Model Chlorophenols in Marine and Estuarine Sediments Warner, Kimberly A.   University of Maryland - College Park $23,150   June 01, 1995 -
January 01, 2000  
June 01, 1995       MD  


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