CRISFIELD — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be holding discussions Saturday, April 20 with residents of Crisfield and the surrounding area to learn how people use and feel about Crisfield’s natural coastal spaces.

The discussions are part of a research effort to identify the potential impacts and benefits of nature-based strategies on the Crisfield community, such as marsh restoration, living shorelines, seagrass restoration, sand dune restoration, oyster reefs and artificial reefs.

Participants should be people who live, work in, or frequently visit the Crisfield area (Crisfield, Marion Station, or Smith Island), aged 15 and up, and are interested in sharing opinions and perspectives about Crisfield’s natural spaces and coastal habitats.

The discussion will be held at the  Alice B. Tawes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 201 Hall Highway from 10 a.m. to noon on April 20. Participants will receive a stipend of $50 as compensation for time, travel, or other costs.

To register for the discussion, please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HNCVH9B. Please contact Susan Yee (yee.susan@epa.gov) with any questions. Capacity for the session is limited due to space limitations and to facilitate discussions. For more information on the project visit our website at www.epa.gov/water-research/coastal-community-resilience-research.

Crisfield Natural Spaces discussions are hosted by the EPA in collaboration with TetraTech and BEACON at Salisbury University.