Green Pages Directory
Climate Change
At the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, our mission is to save the Bay and its waterways by educating, uniting, and inspiring people to take action. Since our founding in 1966 as a private, citizen-based organization with the motto Save the Bay™, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has grown from just a few staff and members to a major regional force advocating for clean water, environmental education, and Bay restoration.
Address:
6 Herndon Ave Annapolis, Maryland 21403
Potomac Riverkeeper Network's mission is to protect the right to clean water for all communities and all those who live in and rely upon the Potomac and Shenandoah watersheds by stopping pollution, making drinking water safe, protecting healthy river habitats, and enhancing use and enjoyment for all. They hold clean-ups, lobby lawmakers/regulators, and hold public events celebrating their successes or calling the public to action.
Address:
3070 M Street NW Washington, Washington D.C. 20007
Mobilize Frederick was established by many members of the Workgroup to implement the report’s proposed solutions. Our first-year efforts paid off. Frederick County has allocated $3.7 million to start an Office of Climate and Energy and to expand existing programs, such as home weatherization, solar installations, and fleet electrification. The City of Frederick has also increased its budget for climate-related programs and funded a study of a “Green Bank” to finance cleaner technologies for low-income households, farms, and small businesses. Governments alone cannot achieve the goal. There must also be community-wide collaboration.
The Maryland Forest Service restores, manages, and protects Maryland’s trees, forests, and forested ecosystems to sustain our natural resources and connect people to the land.
To accomplish this, we work with private, public, and non-profit landowners to assist with forest stewardship planning, tree planting, invasive species management, and a host of other services.
Address:
Tawes State Office Building E-1, 580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, Maryland 21401
The Climate Change Working Group of Frederick County was founded in 2016, to bring together community volunteers to share knowledge, research climate change issues, and develop recommendations to address climate change at the local level through policy development, education and advocacy. We work on multiple topics related to climate change, including energy, water, health, transportation, ecosystem preservation, and the economy. We advocate for the recommendations we propose, and welcome alliance and cooperative work with others seeking similar goals. Our meetings are open to all; click on the weblink to the Envision Frederick County website for the current meeting schedule.
Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, Clean Water Action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table. Our mission is to protect our environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life. Clean Water Action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates and to solve environmental and community problems.
Address:
1120 N Charles St, Suite 415 Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Advancing a Sustainable, Resilient Community through Civic Engagement
ENVISION FREDERICK COUNTY is a non-profit, non-partisan organization founded on the principle that informed public discourse and active engagement of individuals and groups in our civic life are essential to our mutual well-being and prosperity.
Founded by committed community advocates with a record of service to our community, Envision Frederick County will engage the community in discussion, education, and action within four strategic imperatives.
There are ten Sierra Club Groups in Maryland. The Sierra Club Catoctin Group encompasses Carroll and Frederick Counties. The Catoctin Group offers many opportunities for citizens to engage in outings, environmental issues and projects. There is literally a niche for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to protect its myriad resources. The geography and 1,100 square miles of these two counties offers enumerable choices to explore, enjoy and protect nature. A monthly member meeting, open to the public, is usually held first Saturday mornings at 10 AM. Learn more at the Catoctin Group webpage.
Address:
9478 Frostown Road Middletown, Maryland 21769
