#SM15yrs

SM 2025 Annual Report

2025 saw Sustainable Maryland continue to expand our efforts to convene, connect and inspire. We expanded our community to 94 municipalities; awarded the second year of SM Action Grants; instituted quarterly Happy Hours across the state; and continued our collaboration with the national Sustainable States Network.

For more on SM's year in review, view the Sustainable Maryland 2025 Annual Report, a wrap-up of our annual certifications, events, trainings and more.

2025 by the numbers: 

• 94 SM-registered municipalities (59% of Maryland's towns and cities) 
• 51 SM-certified municipalities
• 14th annual Sustainable Maryland Certified awards
• SM Action Grants: 8 awardees totaling $100,000
• 2 SM Happy Hours
• 3 SM Sustainability Walking/Bus Tours
• 800 Black-eyed Susan seed packets distributed

Sustainable Maryland

Spring Happy Hour, May 7

As we begin to celebrate our 15th anniversary - #SM15yrs - with several events over the course of the year, please join us on Thursday, May 7, from 5:00-7:00pm, at the SM Spring Happy Hour at 5th Company Brewing in Perryville (325 Front Street)



How was your town's Earth Month/Earth Day? Any upcoming Green Team summer events?



SM Happy Hours are an opportunity to:

• Network with friends old and new.
• Share your recent projects, current challenges and future plans with a supportive group.
• Establish meaningful collaborations, which happen most often when we gather around the table.

All are welcome - Green Team members, local elected officials, government staff, state and nonprofit representatives, and engaged citizens.

Note: Cash bar; appetizers provided.

RSVP

We hope you can join us!

Maryland Climate Teach-In

The Maryland Commission on Climate Change (MCCC) invites you and your colleagues to participate in the fourth annual Maryland Climate Teach-In. 

It is Maryland Climate Education Month!

Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed April as Maryland Climate Education Month. Show your support by registering for the Maryland Climate Teach-In!

What is the Maryland Climate Teach-In?

The Maryland Climate Teach-In is a celebration of statewide climate change literacy and learning throughout all of April. This month-long event encourages and supports climate education activities of all kinds – empowering educators, students, and community members to learn, discuss, and take action to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Prince George's County

Public Preparedness Survey

The Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security / Emergency Management is at the forefront of ensuring our community's safety and resilience in the face of potential disasters. Our emergency preparedness, response coordination, recovery activities, and mitigation planning are all pillars of our steadfast commitment to the well-being of County residents and building resilient communities. We are reaching out ask residents to participate in the Public Preparedness Survey, a cornerstone of our commitment to empowering communities and enhancing disaster readiness.

If you live or work in Prince George's County, please fill out the survey here.