There are many ways for concerned citizens like to get involved and help protect and restore our our precious natural environment. Whether you are age 8 or 80, you can take action to protect our air, water, open space, and public health! Here are a just few ways we suggest for you to take an active role to protect our environment:

1) Learn more about environmental challenges and issues
An informed advocate is an effective advocate! Read about the what happened in the 2007 session of the General Assembly here. You can also download the 2007 Environmental Briefing Book produced by the Maryland LCV Education Fund to learn about challenges facing the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland natural heritage, and our public health.
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2) Visit the Maryland LCV Online Action Center
Sign up today to receive e-mail updates that make it easy for you to stay on top of the issues and to take action to protect Maryland's environment! We protect your privacy and do not trade your email address. Already a member click here.

3) Contact Your Legislators
Your legislators need to hear from you! Let your elected officials know that you care about Maryland's environment and expect them to be responsible stewards.
Look up your Maryland legislators & contact info here
Read tips on communicating with legislators

4) Learn Your Legislators' Score!
Read our 2007 Maryland General Assembly Scorecard to see who is voting for the environment and who isn't!
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5) Write a Letter to the Editor
A great way to get attention for environmental issues is to take your message to your local paper with a letter to the editor.
Write a letter today!
Read tips on communicating with the media and writing a letter to the editor

6) Support the Maryland LCV
We depend upon the generous support of conservation-minded individuals like you. Join the Maryland League of Conservation Voters today to make sure your representatives are as concerned about preserving Maryland's quality of life as you are!