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Environmental Commission (EC)
Upcoming Environmental Events
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Life Festival & Market | Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center | 06/04/22 | 9 AM-2 PM |
Overview
- Promote recycling programs, alternative energy use, and energy conservation
- Provide public education through outreach events
- Support other County environmental organizations
- Advise the Board of County Commissioners, the Department of Planning and Zoning, and the Planning Commission on environmental matters
Meetings
6:00 p.m.
Typically meetings are held on the last Monday of each month. Members of the public are permitted to join and speak at EC meetings.
When the last Monday of the month falls on a holiday, the meeting shall be held earlier. See table for more information.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Location
All meetings are currently virtual. through Zoom. Call (301)-715-8592.
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Current Issues
Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas, and is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. It is present in many homes in Maryland, and breathing it in over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to your family. If your home hasn't been tested for radon gas in the past 2-3 years, order a test kit now! Free radon test kits are available to Maryland residents from the State Departments of Health and the Environment.
For more information on radon, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) and this Fact Sheet (PDF).
Click here to read a presentation on Radon provided by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Meeting and Guest Speaker Schedule
| 1/31/22 | None |
| 2/28/22 | None |
| 3/28/22 | None |
| 4/25/22 | None |
| 5/23/22 | "NRL-CBD Update," Will Hager |
| 6/27/22 | TBD |
| 7/25/22 | TBD |
| 8/29/22 | TBD |
| 9/26/22 | TBD |
| 10/31/22 | TBD |
| 11/28/22 | TBD |
| 12/12/22 | TBD |
Open Meetings Act Statement
The Environmental Commission complies with the Open Meetings Act.
Presentations
To view presentations from guest speakers to the Environmental Commission, visit our presentations folder.
EC Members
| Name | Bio | District | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levin, Jim (Chair) | Bio (PDF) |
1 | 10/31/22 |
| Hardy, David | Bio (PDF) |
1 | 10/31/21 |
| Mitchelmore, Carys | Bio (PDF) | 1 | 4/30/22 |
| Phillips-Lewis, Autumn | Bio (PDF) | 1 | 4/30/22 |
| Rogers, Andy | Bio (PDF) | 1 | 1/31/24 |
| Knobloch, Amanda | Bio (PDF) | 1 | 10/31/21 |
| Leo, Chad | Bio (PDF) | 1 | 8/31/22 |
| Smith, Neil | Bio (PDF) | 2 | 6/30/24 |
| Rooney, Michael | Bio (PDF) | 1 | 3/31/22 |
Become a Commissioner
There are current openings on the Environmental Commission! If you are interested in becoming a member of the Environmental Commission, please refer to the Volunteer Boards and Commissions page. You can read more about EC membership in our guide to membership (PDF).