Catching Up with Green Teams: Emmitsburg & Chesapeake Beach /
2nd Prince George's County Pet Waste Management Summit
Our monthly sampling of news, resources, events and other items of interest from across the sustainability spectrum in Maryland.
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Chesapeake Beach Green Team
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Program 2.0
(Maryland Energy Administration)
Deadline: June 30, 2020
More info
Deadline: Maryland Urban & Community Forestry Grants
(Maryland DNR)
Deadline: semi-annual
More info
Charles County Forestry Grant Program
(Chesapeake Bay Trust)
Deadline: Rolling
More info
Community Engagement & Restoration Mini-grants
(Chesapeake Bay Trust)
Deadline: Rolling
More info
Prince Georges County Weatherization Program
Deadline: Rolling
Prince Georges County Raincheck Rebate
(Chesapeake Bay Trust)
Deadline: Rolling
More info
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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Architecture and Design Film Festival DC
Dates: February 22-25
Location: Washington, DC
Green Matters Symposium: Restoring and Renewing Our Urban Landscapes
Date: February 23
Location: Silver Spring
Bethesda Green - Fields of Green Internship Fair
Date: February 23
Location: Bethesda
Link
Taking Nature Black
Date: February 28
Location: Chevy Chase
Link
Looking Ahead
National Bike Summit
Dates: March 5-7
Location: Washington, DC
Montgomery County Green Fest
Date: May 5
Location: Silver Spring
Link
Maryland Land Conservation Rally
Date: May 17
Location: Linthicum Heights
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SUSTAINABLE MARYLAND COMMUNITIES IN THE NEWS
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City of Frederick electric vehicle plan lays road map for charging stations
Street lights get sustainable upgrade in Thurmont
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CATCHING UP WITH OUR GREEN TEAMS: EMMITSBURG & CHESAPEAKE BEACH
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SM staff had the pleasure of visiting the
Town of Chesapeake Beach (Calvert County)and the
Town of Emmitsburg (Fredrick County) for Green Team trainings in recent weeks.
Chesapeake Beach, which was SM re-certified last year, has several new members this year and lots of projects in the works. Stormwater is high on their agenda in the coming year,
 with plans afoot to encourage residents to become certified in the Maryland
Bay-Wise program ("Better Water Quality Through Smarter Gardening"), installation of buffer gardens near town hall, and a rain barrels workshop. There are also plans for holding more free yoga classes for residents, and hosting a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) drop-off location at town hall. And check out Green Team's swanky new logo!
Emmitsburg was first SM-certified in 2015, and plans to apply for re-certification again this year. Town Mayor Don Briggs has made sustainability a priority, and the town has been recognized for its efforts not only by Sustainable Maryland, but the the Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award. Recent projects include a solar-powered algae control system at the water reservoir, and the completion of a new dog park this spring. Upcoming projects will include a stream buffer planting and "no mow" zones, and the completion of a sidewalk connection program to improve safety and walkability. The town is also considering a composting pilot program and poultry litter storage initiative at their wastewater treatment plant. The town's sustainability efforts are moving full steam ahead!
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2ND PRINCE GEORGE'S PET WASTE MANAGEMENT SUMMIT, MARCH 29
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2nd Prince George's County
Pet Waste Waste Management Summit
Are you a Prince George's County Green Team member, elected official, municipal staffer, non-profit or HOA? Do you care about your community's health and want to keep your neighborhood beautiful?
Sustainable Maryland is pleased to invite you to the Prince George's County Pet Waste Management Summit! This event, on Thursday, March 29, from 6:00-9:00pm in Largo, will offer a unique opportunity for Prince George's County elected officials, municipal staff, Green Teams, civic and homeowners association, and concerned residents to learn more about pet waste management and how they can incorporate pet waste best management practices into their overall sustainability initiatives.
Attendees will hear about the County's new Pet Waste Campaign, share best practices, and access resources to start their own local pet waste management program.
REGISTER NOW
Questions? Contact Mike Hunninghake at
mikeh75@umd.edu or 301-405-7956.
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REMINDER: SUSTAINABLE MARYLAND CERTIFICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2018
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It's not too early to start thinking about getting your community Sustainable Maryland Certified this year! How? First, if your community is not registered yet, pass the resolution to enroll in the program. If you are registered and have a Green Team, start identifying which Actions have been completed, and others from your Action Plan that can be completed in the next 6 months. Feel free to contact Mike Hunninghake at 301-405-7956 or
mikeh75@umd.edu to schedule a phone call or visit to assess where your community stands currently, and to receive guidance and technical assistance in achieving certification or re-certification in 2018!
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"Wind energy would provide not only clean electricity for [Maryland], it would also create thousands of good paying jobs. Legislation recently introduced in Annapolis, the 100% Clean Renewable Energy & Equity Act, would transition Maryland's electricity supply to 100 percent clean energy by 2035, largely by offering incentives for additional offshore wind development.... Moving away from fossil fuels and powering our state with 100 percent clean energy would be a boon for Maryland's economy, and might just help save Ocean City from climate catastrophe."
--Rianna Eckel, Maryland Food & Water Watch
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Sustainable Maryland is an initiative of the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland. It is a free and voluntary program designed to help Maryland communities choose a direction for their sustainability efforts, improve access to resources needed to implement action, and recognize their accomplishments. Our sponsors include the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Municipal League. For more information about how your municipality can register in the Sustainable Maryland program, plus customized Green Team training and access to student resources that are available to provide consultancy services for municipal planning, please contact 301-405-7956 or mikeh75@umd.edu
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Mike Hunninghake
Program Manager
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