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Western Maryland Local Government Exchange - May 15, 2009
Manageable and Practical Solutions Toward Sustainable Communities
Thank you to all who were able to attend the third annual Western Maryland Local Government Exchange. Below you will find links to the agenda and to many of the presentations given that day.
This Exchange focused on Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, and Carroll counties. If you are interested in creating an Exchange program specific to your area, please contact Jonathan Kays at jkays@umd.edu or Jennifer Dindinger at jdinding@umd.edu.
2009 Steering Committee Members
Results of Roundtable Sustainability Discussions
Session 1 Presentations
Comprehensive Energy Plans by Jessica Stoner, Project Manager, Frederick Co. Dept. of Management Services
Water Resources - Groundwater Recharge Easements by Ralph Robertson, Carroll County Ag Land Preservation Program Administrator
Session 2 Presentations
Vision of Sustainability in Small Business by Mike Dreisbach, Savage River Lodge and Mountain Maryland Green Committee
Green Building by Sheila Gregg, AIA and LEED Accredited Professional, Western Maryland Green Building Council, and President of sol agua terra
Making Local Food Connections by Ginger Myers, Regional Marketing Specialist, University of Maryland Extension
Sustainable Transportation by Tim Davis, Transportation Planner, City of Frederick
Session 3 Presentations
Ordinance Review and Cooperation to Eliminate Barriers by Rich Maranto, President, RAM Digital Inc., and Rick Brace, Principal Planner, Frederick County
Public Perception and Education by Jonathan Kays, Natural Resources Extension Specialist, University of Maryland Extension
Cooperative Strategies by Mayor Leo Martin of Mountain Lake Park and Garrett County Mayors Association
Frostburg Sustainable Energy Research Facility by Oguz and Hilkat Soysal, Dept. of Physics and Engineering, Frostburg University
Innovative Funding Strategies: Wastewater Treatment by Kristin Mielcarek, Watershed Circuit Rider for Canaan Valley Institute, and Alice Towne and Pete Resh of Washington County Dept. of Health
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Last updated: 03/10/2010
Maryland State Fair 2012 Youth Employees - Due July 15th
It is that time again! The Maryland State Fair will be coming up and we are looking for 4-H youth who would like to work at the State Fair. This opportunity is open to senior 4-Hers. Visit our website at http://www.maryland4h.org/What%20New.cfm for the application materials due back to Linda Walsh by July 15th.
See you at the Fair! - posted May 15, 2012
Maryland 4-H Scholarships
Don't forget! Maryland 4-H Scholarship Applications are due June 1, 2012! - posted May 15, 2012
Diamond Clover Revisions
Our Revised Diamond Clover Guidelines are posted on our website in the “Youth and Families” section under “Awards & Recognition”. These revisions will apply to all 2013 Diamond Clover Proposals – note the due date for 2013 Proposals at the State 4-H Office is September 15th – and for future years – remember the September 15th due date at the State Office level. Youth should check for local turnaround times with their 4-H Educators. NOTE: since the Diamond Clover Guideline have just been revised – we do not want to deter any current plans or projects – so, we will accept any proposals approved at the county/city level for this year, so send any that you have gotten approved on the county/city level to the State 4-H Office – THEN for 2013 we will start with the September 15th Deadline. - posted May 15, 2012
