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Maryland Sustainability Network |
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Statewide Organizations |
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Chesapeake Covenant Community
Chesapeake Covenant Community aims to reach to the entire Chesapeake Watershed. Our mission is to help communities of faith to greater consciousness if the
importance of ecological concerns and to implement measures for greater sustainability
www.chesapeakecovenant.org |
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Chesapeake Research Consortium
A partnership of 6 major research institutions in the watershed with a goal to
encourage science-based management through innovative multi-institution-partner
collaborations.
www.chesapeake.org |
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Environmental Management Systems
This free program assists businesses in implementing EMSs through workshops,on-site
assistance, and audits.
http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/BusinessInfoCenter/Greening Your Business
Facility/Technical
Assistance/Pages/BusinessInfoCenter/PollutionPrevention/technical/iso_14001_ems.aspx |
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Future Harvest
A Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture (Future Harvest-CASA) is a
network of farmers, agricultural professionals, landowners and consumers living
and working in the Chesapeake region, which includes Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, West Virginia and Washington DC. Future Harvest-CASA promotes
profitable, environmentally sound and socially acceptable food and farming
systems that work to sustain communities.
www.futureharvestcasa.org |
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Greenhorne & O’Mara
Greenhorne & O’Mara is committed to being a leader in the consulting
engineering profession by integrating environmental awareness and responsibility
throughout our work. We are dedicated to providing our clients with inspired
solutions for improving lives through sustainable designs that are technically
superior, innovative, creative, and cost effective. With our commitment to
environmental stewardship, G&O strives to continue to grow by improving daily
life and leaving a lasting legacy for the future.
www.greenhorne.com |
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Maryland Environmental Trust (MET)
Serves as a statewide land trust and holds over 1000 conservation easements
protecting over 125,000 acres of forest, farmland and scenic open space across
Maryland. MET was established in 1967 by the Maryland General Assembly and
provides landowners and partner organizations with information and tools to
permanently protect natural, historic and scenic resources in the state.
http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/met |
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Maryland Green Fuels
Maryland Green Fuels, LLC (MGF) is proud to offer Maryland’s public and private
entities, as well as state agencies with the rapid deployment of our unique
feedstock-to-fuels conversion technology. Our proprietary, small footprint,
closed loop system easily transforms carbon-based biomass feedstocks into
valuable renewable ASTM quality hydrocarbon liquid fuels (not bio-diesel) and
methane synthetic gas for direct electrical power generation with no harmful
emissions.
www.marylandgreenfuels.com |
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Maryland Green Registry
The Maryland Green Registry is a free, voluntary program offering tips and
resources to help organizations set and meet their own goals on the path to
sustainability. Members share their successful environmental practices through
online member profiles.
www.green.maryland.gov/registry |
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On-Site Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance
Take advantage of a free, confidential assessment of your facility by engineers
at the University of Maryland Manufacturing Assistance Program. You’ll receive a
report listing voluntary waste reduction, and energy and water conservation
opportunities at your facility and an offer for further assistance in
implementing them.
http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/BusinessInfoCenter/Greening Your Business
Facility/Technical
Assistance/Pages/BusinessInfoCenter/PollutionPrevention/technical/onsite.aspx |
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Pollution Prevention Intern Program
This program places engineering students at Maryland manufacturing facilities to
research and implement cost-saving waste reduction and energy and water
conservation opportunities.
http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/BusinessInfoCenter/Greening Your Business
Facility/Technical
Assistance/Pages/BusinessInfoCenter/PollutionPrevention/technical/internprogram.aspx |
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Sustainable Maryland Certified
A new initiative of the Environmental Finance Center at the University of
Maryland (EFC) designed to support Maryland’s 157 municipalities as they look
for cost effective and strategic ways to protect their natural assets and
revitalize their communities. This free and voluntary program, which has the
full support of the Maryland Municipal League (MML), will help communities
choose a direction for their greening efforts; complete their chosen actions
with help from program tools, trainings, case studies, and other resources; and
be recognized for their accomplishments.
http://sustainablemaryland.com/ |
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District of Columbia |
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The Sustainable DC Plan
The Sustainable DC Plan is a 20 year plan to make the District the
healthiest, greenest, most livable city in the nation by using sustainable
solutions to address core urban challenges.
Learn more about the initiative by visiting:
www.sustainable.dc.gov
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Allegany County |
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Frostburg State University
The phrase "Learning Green, Living Green" was chosen to represent FSU's
roots in education and highlight its commitment to learning. The LGLG Initiative
includes a steering committee, various subcommittees, and an intensive
communications campaign.
http://www.frostburg.edu/lglg/achievements.htm |
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Anne Arundel County |
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City of Annapolis
Sustainable Annapolis is a program dedicated to making Annapolis a sustainable, carbon neutral city.
www.sustainableannapolis.com |
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Baltimore County |
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Baltimore City
The Initiative for a Cleaner Greener Baltimore calls on each of us to take the initiative and make our home – the City of Baltimore – cleaner and
greener. Our responsibilities do not stop at the doorstep of our houses, our offices, or our places of worship.
http://www.cleanergreenerbaltimore.org/ |
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Johns Hopkins Sustainability
OUR MISSION: To make Johns Hopkins University a showpiece of environmental leadership by demonstrating smart, sensible, and creative actions that promote the vision
of sustainability.
http://www.sustainability.jhu.edu/ |
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Loyola University Maryland
Sustainability is critical to Loyola's mission and values.
http://www.loyola.edu/fcs/sustainability/ |
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Maryland Inst. College of Art
The Maryland Institute College of Art’s current focus on sustainability evolved from student interest in developing a robust program of recycling on campus.
http://www.mica.edu/About_MICA/Departments_and_Services/Sustainability/Our_History_and_Goals.html |
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University of Baltimore
As an urban university with 6,000-plus students and more than 700 employees, the University of Baltimore is uniquely poised to become a leader in
smarter, greener growth over the next few years. Almost every aspect of campus life provides opportunities to build a more sustainable community.
www.ubalt.edu/sustainability |
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Baltimore County Office of Sustainability
The Baltimore County Administration in conjunction with the County Council established an initiative to develop a Sustainability Strategy for Baltimore County. The
strategy is intended to provide the organizing framework for what needs to be done by the County and identify future areas of interest and need to ensure that today's
generation maintains our quality of life without diminishing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/community/greenbuilding/greenbuilding.html |
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Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance
We are an alliance that educates the public on the importance of supporting the local economy, and encourages businesses and consumers to be environmentally
sustainable and socially responsible.
http://www.csballiance.org/ |
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Goucher College
Since signing the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment in 2007, the Goucher College community has made important
strides in our effort to become more environmentally sustainable.
http://www.goucher.edu/x23316.xml |
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Towson University
Towson University is a large liberal arts institution dedicated to providing a quality, affordable education to the citizens of Maryland. Towson University’s students,
faculty and staff are leading the pursuit of sustainability through programs, curriculum, and innovative initiatives including green building practices, single-stream
recycling, and climate action planning.
www.towson.edu/gogreen |
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Parks & People Foundation
Parks & People Foundation is a nonprofit organization that creates and supports
educational, recreational and environmental programs; while also forging
partnerships that unite the citizens and open spaces of Baltimore, Maryland.
http://www.parksandpeople.org/ |
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Calvert County |
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Calvert County Go Green
This site will be a resource for county government employees and residents as the county pursues various ways to promote the responsible use of energy and resources.
http://www.co.cal.md.us/greenteam/ |
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Cecil County |
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Cecil County - Department of Planning & Zoning
The Cecil County Office of Planning & Zoning provides staff support to the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Commission, the Board of
Appeals, and the Historic District Commission.
http://www.ccgov.org/dept_planning/index.cfm |
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Charles County |
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Going Green in Charles County
The unofficial theme for the 2009 Charles County Fair was “Reduce…Reuse…Recycle!” Thanks to a cooperative effort by Charles County Government,
the Charles County Fair Board, Charles County Public Schools, and Coca-Cola Enterprises, the Fair kicked off a large-scale, recycling and environmental education program
targeted at school-aged children.
http://www.charlescounty.org/PF/sw/recycling/ |
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St. Charles Maryland - Sustainability
Our Vision: Make St. Charles the international model for 21st century smart, green and growing communities
http://www.stcharlesmd.com/ |
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Frederick County |
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Frederick County Government - Office of Environmental
Sustainability
Working towards a more sustainable Frederick County requires initiative and leadership from the entire community. There is a role for everyone
to play -- please join us in our journey!
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?NID=3530
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Garrett County |
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Keep Garrett County Green
When you think of Garrett County, you think not only of Deep Creek Lake but also of beautiful scenery, lush forests, breathtaking views of rolling hills and rural valleys.
With such abundant natural beauty, the county strives hard to preserve the environment and the natural wonders that make this area so unique. We invite everyone who visits
and lives in the area to help keep Garrett County green!
http://garrettchamber.com/framework/static.php?page=134 |
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Harford County |
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Department of Administration
Protect and preserve Harford County's environment through efficient use and
reuse of its resources.
http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/Green/ |
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Garrity Renewables LLC
We are a veteran owned business focused on organic waste collection and
composting in Central Maryland, Our goal is to turn food waste, yard waste, and
agricultural waste into a sustainable soil amendment through composting.
www.garrityrenewables.com |
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Harford Community College
Welcome to Green Harford, the place to learn about our environmentally sustainable practices and activities. For more than 20 years, Harford
Community College has had a tradition of making responsible environmental choices.
http://www.harford.edu/greenhcc/default.asp?FA=Harford |
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Howard County |
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Howard Community College
Balancing social, environmental, and economic issues today to preserve the
earth's resources for future generations.
http://www.HowardCC.edu/green |
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Howard County Environmental Sustainability Board
Set up to advise the county executive and county council on all things
sustainable, and serves as a source of information for county citizens.
http://www.co.ho.md.us/OES/OES_Board.htm |
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Howard County Office of Environmental Sustainability
The Howard County Office of Environmental Sustainability aims to protect and
enhance natural resources and the quality of life in our community through the
conservation, preservation, and restoration of our land, air, and water, guided
by the principles of science, ingenuity, sustainability, and stewardship.
www.livegreenhoward.com |
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Kent County |
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Chestertown Goes Green
In the spring of 2007, Chestertown Mayor Margo Bailey approached the Center for
Environment & Society (CES) at Washington College for assistance in implementing
the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement (MCPA). A Chestertown Climate Action
Committee was formed, comprised of the Mayor, interested citizens, and CES
staff.
Chestertown
http://chestertowngoesgreen.com
Washington College
http://georgegoesgreen.com |
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Montgomery County |
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Montgomery County - Healthy and Sustainable Communities Project
As our county works toward achieving a number of environmental sustainability goals, we will develop indicators that will serve as a barometer measuring our progress.
For example, the number of high-ozone days and daily vehicle miles traveled serve as useful indicators of clean air.
http://www.montgomeryplanning.org/environment/sustainable/index.shtm |
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Town of Somerset Environment Committee
After the successful first Somerset Green Homes event on March 21, two additional resources have become available to help us build environmental-awareness
into our landscaping and our remodeling.
http://www.townofsomerset.com/environment/Climate_change.html |
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Prince George's County |
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City of College Park
The City of College Park’s 2010 to 2015 Strategic Plan includes a goal to lead the community in environmental conservation, protection, restoration, and energy efficiency.
http://www.collegeparkmd.gov/
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Prince Georges County Goes Green
To meet the goals of the County Executive’s Livable Communities Initiative, and the challenges of global warming, Prince George’s County is committed to
making the strategic investment in launching its Green Building and energy Efficiency Program. Our Green Energy Strategy will be posted on
the web soon, and our accomplishments to date can be seen in our 2009 Green Building Annual Report.
http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/AgencyIndex/GoingGreen/ |
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University of Maryland
At the University of Maryland, students have outstanding opportunities through coursework, research, and community involvement to learn about and
address sustainability challenges, be they related to energy, climate change, poverty, public health, or the economy.
http://www.sustainability.umd.edu/ |
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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Provides water and wastewater services to the residents of Prince George’s and
Montgomery Counties. WSSC sponsors environmental fairs, native tree tours, bird
hikes and invasive weed removal days throughout the year.
www.wsscwater.com |
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St. Mary's County |
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St. Mary's College of MD
St. Mary's love for and deeply rooted responsibility towards the natural environment are central to our core values, as are our commitments to furthering social equity and
global engagement. Through environmental stewardship, education, and community outreach, St. Mary's demonstrates its commitment to the environment, social responsibility,
and global fellowship. In doing so the College serves as a leading advocate and champion of these values amongst institutions of higher learning and our community.
http://www.smcm.edu/sustainability/index.html |
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Wicomico County |
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Salisbury University
Salisbury University actively considers environmental concerns in all of our operations. From our 29-year-old recycling program to our careful
planning of new campus facilities, SU’s commitment to sustainability is a major part of our overall master plan.
http://www.salisbury.edu/president/sustainabilityinitiatives/whatcanIdo.html#atwork |
