Forum: Smart Growth, The Path to Clean Water and a Stronger Economy

May 10, 4:15 - 6:30 PM

Don't miss our fabulous forum!

Clean water, funding government services, and growing smarter are all hot issues right now. Join us for a lively discussion on how these issues are interconnected and how current initiatives may change the way we plan for growth to ensure a more economically and environmentally sustainable future for Maryland – and her communities.  The forum will be at the Mt. Washington Club in Baltimore, $10 admission.

Speakers include:

• Geoff Anderson, President and CEO of Smart Growth America
• David Costello, Deputy Secretary for Policy and Planning at the Maryland Department of the Environment
• Steve Stewart, Baltimore County Dept. of Environmental Protection & Sustainability  Watershed Management and Monitoring Section.

For more information or to see the agenda, go here.  Tickets are no longer available online but can be purchased at the door.

Direction to the Mount Washington Club:

Driving -

Take I-83 to Northern Parkway, headed east.  At first traffic light turn left onto Falls Road.  JUST after the Kelly Ave bridge on your left is Smith Ave take the left into the complex where Whole Foods is located.

Take your first left onto Cottonworth Ave. Follow Cottonworth Ave past the swim club and playing fields to the Mount Washington Club. 

By Light Rail -

Take the light rail to the Mount Washington stop.  Cross under the JFX, walk though the tunnel, and walk down Smith Ave.  Take a right on Cottonworth Ave and follow past the swim club to Mount Washington Club.  It is about a ten minute walk.

Refreshments provided by Milk and Honey. Forum sponsored by CSX.

2012 Legislative Session: Bold Steps Towards Smart Growth and Clean Water

The 2012 legislative session has rung to a close.  This session will be remembered as the moment in time when Maryland took important steps towards cleaner local waters and smarter growth to protect rural lands.

Four critical bills passed on the very last days of session (one just moments before the final bell) While some of the bills were weakened in the process they still result in strong new tools for Maryland.

We are excited that the legislature recognized the importance of smart growth for the health of our environment and the strength of our economy, and we are grateful for the strong leadership of Governor O’Malley on these critical issues.

For a full review, click here. Read our press release here.

Save the Date!

The Third Annual FARM FEST is coming!  This year's spectacular event will be held Saturday, October 6 from noon - 6pm at Farmer Tom's Farm Fresh in Reisterstown.  This fun family event gets better every year, and this year promises to be our biggest event yet. Mark your calendar now and plan to join us on the farm!