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Land Use Planning

Green Pages Directory: Land Use Planning

Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning

The Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning is responsible for establishing and implementing short and long term land use planning goals that help maintain a balanced and diversified land base for our community. Some of the activities carried out by the department are continual analysis and maintenance of land use and infrastructure planning documents such as the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Forest Conservation Ordinance; contains GIS Mapping Support and Data Services; and administers several Federal, State, and local Land Preservation programs. In addition, the Department serves as support staff for the Planning Commission.

Address:

747 Northern Ave Hagerstown, Maryland 21742

Phone:

240-313-2430

Website:

https://www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/

Contact:

Chris Boggs

Offerings:

Agriculture Conservation Easements Land Use Planning

Washington County Soil Conservation District

The Washington County Soil Conservation District's mission is to provide effective leadership in addressing the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources, through delivery of programs focusing on education, information, financial incentives, and technical assistance to landowners and land users of Washington County.

Address:

1260 Maryland Avenue, Suite 101 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

Phone:

(301) 797-6821

Website:

https://www.conservationplace.com/

Contact:

Dee Price

Offerings:

Agriculture Environmental Education Land Use Planning Stream and Habitat Restoration Volunteer and Intern Opportunities Water Quality

Chesapeake Conservancy

Chesapeake Conservancy is the only watershed-wide organization focused on both land conservation and stream restoration to achieve a healthier Chesapeake Bay. We’re creating, using, and sharing the latest groundbreaking data and technology, including artificial intelligence, to determine where to focus conservation efforts to have the greatest impact with the most efficient use of resources.

Address:

1212 West Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Website:

https://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org/

Contact:

Carly Dean

Offerings:

Environmental Education Land Use Planning Stream and Habitat Restoration

Appalachian Trail Conservancy

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come.

Address:

799 Washington Street, PO Box 807 Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425

Website:

https://appalachiantrail.org/

Offerings:

Land Use Planning Open to the Public Outings and Outdoor Programs Policy (State, Federal, Local) Trail Planning and Development Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Catoctin Land Trust

Catoctin Land Trust works to save land and protect water in Washington and Frederick counties — the Heart of Maryland. As a land trust, CLT helps landowners navigate conservation options for their land, and connects with the programs and partners that help them preserve their land in perpetuity. We also help connect landowners with conservation practices that restore watersheds and protect drinking water supplies. Catoctin Land Trust is the host partner of the Heart of Maryland Conservation Alliance, a network of partners collaborating to preserve land and restore watersheds.

Address:

PO Box 117 Braddock Heights, Maryland 21714

Website:

https://catoctinlandtrust.org

Contact:

David Lillard

Offerings:

Conservation Easements Land Use Planning Policy (State, Federal, Local) Trail Planning and Development Volunteer and Intern Opportunities Water Quality

Clean Water Action

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

Website:

https://www.cleanwater.org/md

Contact:

Jennifer Kunze

Offerings:

Climate Change Environmental Education Land Use Planning Policy (State, Federal, Local) Water Quality

Envision Frederick County

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.

Website:

Https://www.envisionfrederickcounty.org

Contact:

Linda Norris-Waldt

Offerings:

Climate Change Environmental Education Land Use Planning Policy (State, Federal, Local) Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Frederick County Agricultural Preservation Office

The Agricultural Land Preservation office administers a variety of local, state, and federal land preservation programs focused on protecting agricultural lands. The preservation programs offered through Frederick County, the State of Maryland, and the federal government, provide many opportunities to the farmers of Frederick County to protect the future of their farmlands and promote natural resource industries.

Address:

30 N. Market Street, 3rd Floor Frederick, Maryland 21701

Website:

https://frederickcountymd.gov/7980/Agricultural-Preservation

Contact:

Shannon O'Neil

Offerings:

Agriculture Conservation Easements Land Use Planning Policy (State, Federal, Local)

Lands Trails and Parks LLC

Lands Trails and Parks provides a full suite of consulting services to land trusts, trail organizations, parks, forests, wildlife areas, and other conservation organizations and agencies.

Address:

35411 Poor House Road Round Hill, Virginia 20141

Contact:

Don Owen

Offerings:

Conservation Easements Land Use Planning Stream and Habitat Restoration Trail Planning and Development

Preserve the Middletown Valley

The farms, forests, streams, Civil War sites and heritage of The Middletown Valley and Catoctin Watershed are critically important and under constant pressure to be developed. Our mission is to preserve them before before it's too late. We also are working to create a trail system across and down the Middletown Valley to connect the Appalachian and Catoctin Trails, with the towns of Middletown, Myersville, Burkittsville and Brunswick to provide safe and healthy outdoor places for residents and visitors alike to experience our rich agriculture heritage and civil war history.

Address:

9232 Harmony Road Middletown, Maryland 21769

Website:

https://www.preservemiddletownvalley.org/

Contact:

Barry Salisbury

Offerings:

Agriculture Environmental Education Land Use Planning Local Food and Drink Open to the Public Policy (State, Federal, Local) Stream and Habitat Restoration Trail Planning and Development Water Quality