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Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper

The mission of Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper is to protect and restore Baltimore Harbor and the greater Patapsco River and its tributaries through enforcement, fieldwork, and citizen action in order to make the river suitable for recreation, including fishing and swimming, to improve public health, and to improve the health of the river ecosystem.

Report Pollution in your streets and waterways: 410-366-3038 or pollution"at"baltimorewaterkeeper.org.

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Please volunteer to help with Greenscape ’08!

We will have a table set up for the Transportation Working Group for kids to learn about the topics you discussed and add their ideas.

We need volunteers to help with the Transportation Work Group table.

Please let us know if you can help! Contact brett.buikema"at"baltimorecity.gov

Thanks!

Greenscape’08 is an environmental event for youth on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.

There will be free food, games, and prizes. Attendees will be given ‘passports’ to be stamped at different working group tables so the kids can learn about sustainability and provide comments about issues that concern them. The passports can then be turned in for a free T-Shirt and entrance into a raffle for larger prizes.

There will also be free performances by the following acts:

12:00 - Least Common Denominator
1:00 - For the People Entertainment
2:00 - Shodekeh and Max Beats

Come join the fun!

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Baltimore County Announces Employee Carpool Program

Encourages Citizens and Businesses to Carpool, Use Transit [Hey! Why no mention of bikes??? :-( ]

BC Rider. Save Money, carpool.

Towson, Md. (September 11, 2008) — In an effort to reduce the monetary and environmental costs of commuting, Baltimore County Director of Sustainability David Carroll today unveiled a new carpooling incentive program for county employees. He also encouraged citizens to carpool, use transit and other environmentally-friendly options; and advocated for businesses to offer programs that promote these options to their employees.

The new carpool incentive program, called BCRider, invites County employees to "green their ride" and enjoy free parking, guaranteed rides home and other program elements that help increase convenience and cost savings. Employee carpools with at least three participants are provided with convenient, reserved, carpool spaces in County-owned garages, and a free guaranteed ride home in the event of a family emergency or unscheduled, mandatory overtime. Carpools will be given one extra parking card for members to use occasionally on days when car pooling is not feasible.

Savings

"With gas prices of $3.50 per gallon, an employee with a 35-mile round trip commute spends more than $5,300 per year in gas, parking, wear and tear and other costs, and somebody driving to Towson from one of the neighboring counties could be spending upwards of $7,000 annually," said Baltimore County Sustainability Director David Carroll. "Between the cost savings, and reduced environmental impact, carpooling makes a lot of sense."

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Sept 28-Local Living Economies

Sunday September 28th, 2008, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
BALTIMORE GREEN FORUM
a monthly environmental education & discussion forum

Local Living Economies: Green, Fair and Fun Over three days, November 7-9, 2008, the Baltimore Bioneers Conference will feature an unforgettable array of some of the most insightful, inspiring innovators working to change the region and the world. The annual Bioneers Conference presents leading scientists and social innovators who are creating practical solutions to help restore the Earth's imperiled ecosystems and heal our human communities.

Kicking off an exciting second year of programs: This month's Baltimore Green Forum will feature Judy Wick's dynamic speech from the 2007 Bioneers Conference, "Local Living Economies: Green, Fair and Fun". Judy's 30-minute speech will be followed by a group discussion and information about hearing more from Wicks and other change makers at this year's Bioneers Conference. Join us!

Title: "Living Local Economies: Green, Fair, and Fun"
When: Sunday, September 28, 2008; 4:30-6:30 PM
Where: MD Presbyterian Church, 1105 Providence Road, Towson, 21286
((<a href="http://www.mpchurch.org/directions.htm">http://www.mpchurch.org/directions.htm</a>;) )

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A briefing on the impact of growth and climate change on Maryland

What: A briefing on the impact of growth and climate change on Maryland as well as upcoming legislation preceded by a free networking reception with light dinner fare. This event is sponsored by the Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund.

When: Wednesday, September 24th. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. - Presentations and discussion, 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Kelley Lecture Hall, Hoffberger Science Building, Goucher College, Towson.

Who: Join Dru Schmidt-Perkins, 1000 Friends of Maryland; Brad Heavner, Environment Maryland Research and Policy Center; and Jen Brock-Cancellieri, Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. State and local officials have been invited. Maryland legislators confirmed to attend include Senator Klausmeier, Senator Kelley, Senator Brochin, and Delegate Lafferty.

RSVP to reserve your spot at this free event today :

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Two Great Ways to Help Reduce Traffic and Help the Environment

1. Baltimore City CarShare

Do you or could you walk, bicycle and take public transportation to most of your destinations but still need a car every once in a while?

Do you drive to work because you need a car to get to meetings during the day? Car sharing can help!

The Parking Authority of Baltimore City is helping to launch Baltimore CarShare, a non-profit car sharing organization that will provide a network of conveniently located vehicles for members to rent for as little as a half an hour. Low hourly rates include maintenance, insurance, designated parking and gas!

Members feel free to give up one or more of their cars knowing a car sharing vehicle is available nearby whenever they need one. Employees can save the wear and tear on their own vehicles and use a car sharing vehicle instead.

Imagine a fleet of hybrid vehicles, pickup trucks, minivans, Mini Coopers, BMW’s and convertibles available at the click of a mouse.

Car sharing can take up to 20 vehicles off the road!

Sign up to receive updates and let us know that you want car sharing in your neighborhood! <a href="http://www.baltimorecity.gov/government/parking/car_sharing.php">http://www.baltimorecity.gov/government/parking/car_sharing.php</a>;

2. Baltimore’s CityCommute (a.k.a Rideshare)

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The 65 mpg Ford the U.S. Can't Have

If ever there was a car made for the times, this would seem to be it: a sporty subcompact that seats five, offers a navigation system, and gets a whopping 65 miles to the gallon.

... But there are business reasons why we can't sell it in the U.S.&quot; The main one: The Fiesta ECOnetic runs on diesel.

Automakers such as Volkswagen (VLKAY) and Mercedes-Benz (DAI) have predicted for years that a technology called &quot;clean diesel&quot; would overcome many Americans' antipathy to a fuel still often thought of as the smelly stuff that powers tractor trailers. Diesel vehicles now hitting the market with pollution-fighting technology are as clean or cleaner than gasoline and at least 30% more fuel-efficient.

Yet while half of all cars sold in Europe last year ran on diesel, the U.S. market remains relatively unfriendly to the fuel. Taxes aimed at commercial trucks mean diesel costs anywhere from 40 cents to $1 more per gallon than gasoline. Add to this the success of the Toyota Prius, and you can see why only 3% of cars in the U.S. use diesel. &quot;Americans see hybrids as the darling,&quot; says Global Insight auto analyst Philip Gott, &quot;and diesel as old-tech.&quot;

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Fall Tree & Shrub Sale

We are excited to announce the launch of our first annual Fall Tree &amp; Shrub Sale.

If you did not know, fall is the best time to plant a tree! We are taking orders

NOW though September 19

for 15 species of native trees and shrubs; pick up is on Saturday, October 4. Our trees and shrubs are one year old and come in easy-to-transport three gallon plastic containers. They are hardy, drought-tolerant and will establish themselves quickly. The cost is $45 per tree/shrub. (Community greening organizations and watershed associations receive promotional pricing of $35.)

We are also offering a Tree Planting &amp; Care Workshop on October 7 at 6:30pm. Learn basic care and maintenance from a nursery professional. The cost is $5 with the purchase of a tree.

Call Jessica Walbridge at 410-448-5663, ext. 115 to sign up.

Please visit our website for more information or to place an order:

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No New Nukes

On July 17, Maryland PIRG released a new report showing that clean energy is a faster, cheaper, safer, and more reliable choice to power Maryland's energy future than nuclear power.

The report comes in advance of Public Service Commission hearings in August at which the Commission will gather public input about the proposed nuclear reactor.

Maryland PIRG and the Chesapeake Safe Energy Coalition are hosting an open meeting on August 12 in Baltimore to collect public comments that will be entered into the PSC record.

How You Can Help

Attend a Public Meeting to Voice Your Opinion on the Proposed Nuclear Reactor
Join us for an open meeting in Baltimore to make your voice heard. Comments collected at the meeting will be delivered to MD PSC for inclusion in the public record.

WHEN:Tuesday, August 12 from 6:30-7:45pm
WHERE: Enoch Pratt Free Library - Poe Room, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore MD 21201

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Free Mediative walk around the Reservoir in Druid Hill Park Thursday, Aug 7th 6-8 p.m.

Hi All,
If you are looking to do something a little different,come and spend a few peaceful moments in Druid Hill. All are welcome.

Come to a Free Meditative Walk in the park. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. in Druid Hill Park around the Reservoir and along the Jones Falls hiking/bike path

The Qigong Walk is part of Conscious Movement Across America, a grass-roots approach to self-healing and healing our communities through arts like Tai Chi and Qigong. The Tao Brothers are Accem Scott and Michael Clark, a bi-racial teaching team that aims to bring health, wellness and fellowship to all Americans across racial, economic and religious boundaries. ( <a href="http://www.tao-brothers.com">www.tao-brothers.com</a>; or 828-280-7287)
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