UMES Extension Survey – Perceptions of Adverse Weather Events and Changing Weather Patterns (IRB Determination # 01-2026-007)

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Researchers at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Extension, in collaboration with the 18 other 1890s Land Grant Institutions, are conducting a USDA-NIFA funded study to understand how local communities and farmers perceive adverse weather events and changing weather patterns across the southern and mid-Atlantic states. UMES researchers are specifically requesting Maryland community members complete an anonymous survey on your perceptions of adverse weather events and changing weather patterns. Your input will help researchers learn how weather events such as flooding, drought, extreme heat, saltwater intrusion, and severe storms affect communities, farms, and daily life – and what resources may be needed in the future. The survey will be open until April 1, 2026.

Who Can Participate:

1. Adults 18 years or older

2. Residents of Maryland

3. Farmers and non-farmers are welcome

Time Commitment: 15 – 20 minutes

How to Participate:

1. Complete the survey online through Qualtrics by clicking this link.

2. Complete the paper survey by clicking this link. Instructions on how to submit the paper survey can be found on page 2 of the survey PDF.

UMES Extension Research Team:

1. Nicole Cook, Environmental and Agricultural Faculty Legal Specialist, 410-651-6182, nlcook@umes.edu

2. Samantha Capaldo, Senior Legal Research Associate, smcapaldo@umes.edu  

3. Ian Kalama, PhD Candidate in Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences, imkalama@umes.edu