Pet Waste Summit /
MAPP 50th Anniversary /
Under 2 Coalition /
New Market Green Team
Our monthly sampling of news, resources, events and other items of interest from across the sustainability spectrum in Maryland.
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Last year's Prince George's County Pet Waste Management Summit kicked off our work with six municipalities in the county in 2017.
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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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DC Environmental Film Festival
Dates: March 15-25
Locations: various
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Davidsonville Green Expo
Date: March 24
Location: Davidsonville
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Earth Hour
Date: March 24
Location: the planet, 8:30pm local time
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Looking Ahead
Montgomery County Energy Summit
Date: April 4
Location: Silver Spring
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National Watershed & Stormwater Conference
Date: April 10
Location: Baltimore
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3rd Annual Middletown Green Expo
Date: April 14
Location: Middletown Memorial Park
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March for Science
Date: April 14
Location: Washington, DC
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Chestertown
Earth Day Festival
Date: April 21
Location:Chestertown
Thurmont Green Fest
Date: April 21
Location: Thurmont
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Howard County Green Fest
Date: April 21
Location: Howard Community College
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Earth Day on the Square
Date: April 22
Location: Leonardstown
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Columbia Earth Day Festival
Date: April 22
Location: Columbia
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Hagerstown Earth Day Celebration
Date: April 22
Location: Hagerstown
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Montgomery County Green Fest
Date: May 5
Location: Silver Spring
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Green Neighbor Festival
Date: May 12
Location: City of Frederick
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Maryland Land Conservation Rally
Date: May 17
Location: Linthicum Heights
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2017 SUSTAINABLE MARYLAND ANNUAL REPORT
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Check out our
2017 Annual Report with info on certified municipalities, SM events and initiatives, and more!
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SUSTAINABLE MARYLAND COMMUNITIES IN THE NEWS
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How some towns are working together to save the planet - and their budgets
Shore Power project works with Eastern Shore towns to save taxpayer
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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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UNDER 2 COALITION HELPS DRIVE CHANGE AT LOCAL LEVEL
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 This past December, as the representatives of 43 nations met in Bonn, Germany for the annual Conference of the Parties (COP23), another remarkable group convened. The Under2 Coalition, comprised of sub-national representatives of cities, states, provinces, territories, and one United States county met for their second year to discuss how the global issue of climate change can be fought at the local level (the EFC is happy to announce that the one county in America who is a member is Montgomery County, MD!) The premise of the Under2 Coalition is simple: even at the most local levels, government and individuals can be part of the solution. The decision from the present administration to back out of the Paris Agreement was a setback, but it need not define how we act in the coming years. What is a country but a collection of regions? What is a city but a population of individuals? We can all make a difference. So ride your bike or carpool to work, go meatless for a day, think twice before using a chemical lawn treatment, and support candidates who understand the importance of local action. The full report from the Under2 Coalition can be found
here.
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GREEN TEAM TRAINING IN NEW MARKET LAST MONTH
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SM staff met with the
New Market (Frederick County) Green Team in February to get new members up to speed on the SM proggram and help them brainstorm about new projects. They are a small town (pop. 656 and growing), but mighty ambitious! Expect to hear good things from them in the coming year, including a new Community Garden, CSA drop-off, bike trails and more. Check out their
webpage for more information.
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UMD SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING & PRESERVATION CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY
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The Environmental Finance Center has made its home at UMD's
School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation since 2007. We are proud top be a part of their history as the School celebrates its own 50th anniversary year.
What started as a home for would-be architects has morphed over the years to include planners, preservationists, real estate developers, educators, artists, leaders and even a mayor. From its start as the School of Architecture, it grew to become UMD's School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. The faculty and staff are immensely proud of the achievements of the alumni, so this anniversary is as much about their accomplishments and path as it is about ours.
Check out this
video on the history of the School. And click
here for more information about upcoming 50th anniversary events and celebrations.
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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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QUOTE
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"Meat is a mighty contributor to climate change and other environmental problems. The amount of meat we're eating is one of the leading causes of climate change. It's as important as the kind of car you drive - whether you eat meat a lot or how much meat you eat."
--Michael Pollan, author, journalist, food activist
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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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