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Our monthly sampling of news, resources, events and other items of interest from across the sustainability spectrum in Maryland.
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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
Water Infrastructure and Innovation Act Loan Program
Deadline: July 6, 2018
More info
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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Green Neighbor Festival
Date: May 12
Location: City of Frederick
Link
National Bike to Work Week
Dates: May 14-18
Locations: across MD
Link
Maryland Land Conservation Rally
Date: May 17
Location: Linthicum Heights
Date: May 19
Location: Boonsboro
Link
Looking Ahead
Maryland Municipal League Summer Convention
Dates: June 10-13
Location: Ocean City
Link
Montgomery County Heritage Days
Dates:
June 23 & 24
Locations:countywide
Link
Talbot County Fair
Dates: July 12-14
Location: Easton
Link
Carroll County 4-H Fair
Dates: July 28 - Aug. 3
Location: Westminster
Link
Garrett County Agriculture Fair
Dates: July 28 - Aug. 4
Location: McHenry
Link
Howard County Fair
Dates: August 4-11
Location: West Friendship
Link
Rise for Climate Action
Date: September 8
Locations: worldwide
Link
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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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Havre de Grace Arbor Day Ceremony
More
Path between College Park, Riverdale Park now open
More
Young black bear spotted near downtown Frederick
More
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WELCOME ABOARD FRIENDSVILLE!
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 SM staff made our first foray to Garret County this month to do some Green Team training with the Friendsville Green Team. Many cool projects are underway in this westernmost municipality in MD, including plans for solar at the elementary school; the Friendsville Interactive History Tour; a new revitalization plan; an innovative Makers Market; new LED street lights, and more.
They are hoping to become a demonstration project of small town sustainability, including creating a micro energy grid. It was a pleasure to make the acquaintance of such a passionate group of folks!
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY STORMWATER SUMMIT FOR HOMEOWNERS, JUNE 6
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Sustainable Maryland, an initiative of the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland, is pleased to invite residents of Montgomery County homeowners associations, civic associations, neighborhood groups, congregations, businesses and engaged residents to attend the
Montgomery County
Stormwater Summit for Homeowners
Where:
Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton
When: Wednesday, June 6, 6:00 - 8:30pm
OVERVIEW:
Learn more about how Montgomery County residents can play a vital role in
improving water quality in local streams and rivers, and also help beautify their properties while saving money!
Attendees will hear about the County's RainScapes stormwater management incentive program, where homeowners can receive rebates for rain barrels, pervious pavement, dry wells, rain gardens, and other conservation lansdscaping measures. Also, learn more about how to
receive credits of up to 80% off your Water Quality Protection Charge (WQPC) by employing specific stormwater management techniques.
Homeowners associations can also receive assistance with pet waste management and litter reduction, as well as financial incentives for stormwater management measures on community properties. And all community organizations can learn how they can benefit from creating a Stormwater Action Plan to address a variety of issues in their neighborhoods.
Please share this invitation with your fellow association residents who might be interested!
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STOP BY THE SM BOOTH AT MARYLAND MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONVENTION IN OCEAN CITY, JUNE 10-13
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Attendees of the annual
Maryland Municipal League
Summer Convention
in Ocean City (June 10-13) should make sure you stop by the Sustainable Maryland booth (on the Main Street exhibit area) to learn how your community can register with Sustainable Maryland, ask staff last minute questions about your 2018 certification application, or learn more about what other SM communities are doing to advance sustainability projects in their communities. See you there!
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"Preparing for future shifts in weather extremes also requires a better understanding of how the climate is changing...Even as funding for climate change research has become highly politicized and is under threat, record numbers of talented students are applying at our universities to do graduate work in climate science. Given enough support, they could improve our future by helping us prepare for it."
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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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