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October 2020
The November general election is critical for so many reasons, including answering the question of whether we will meaningfully address the climate crisis. Join us on Tuesday, October 6 at 5:00 pm, to hear from the national League of Conservation Voters President Gene Karpinski for a behind-the-scenes look at the general election and what it could mean for our environment. Candace Dodson-Reed is our VIP moderator. Candace is the host of the popular Elevate Maryland podcast. She's also the chief of staff and executive director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion at UMBC and on the board of Maryland LCV. This is an opportunity not to be missed.
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Baltimore Transit Equity Solidarity Day is an event that will be held on the 64th anniversary of the victory of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1956. Join us for a Day of Action including a virtual rally featuring honored invited guests Ms. Claudette Colvin, the first person arrested in Montgomery, Alabama for refusing to surrender her seat to a white person on public transit and Attorney Fred Gray, who litigated the Boycott in the US Supreme Court. The Montgomery Bus Boycott is still the most iconic example of a victory by Black essential workers and communities of color against racist public transportation policies. The purpose of the event is to celebrate and thank essential workers – many of whom are employed by our public transportation system or are reliant on its vital services and to discuss how we can work together to end structural racism in our transit policy. The event will feature a petition in support of a Baltimore regional transportation authority (BRTA), the best path to expand Baltimore’s public transportation system including the completion of the Red Line light rail and other key transit projects. Photo Credit: Maura Dwyer This event is sponsored by: Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition, Showing up for Racial Justice [...]
Find out moreJanuary 2021
The Eastern Shore is ground zero for the effects of climate change in Maryland. Fortunately, the Eastern Shore is also home to some of the most active environmental champions. Join the Sierra Club, and the Maryland Legislative Coalition for a special event that highlights the plans for combatting the issues that specifically affect the Shore, but are relevant to all of Maryland. The Summit spans two days, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm each day. Master of Ceremonies – Matt Pluta, Choptank Riverkeeper and Director of Riverkeeper Programs, Shore Rivers Facilitators – Susan Olsen, Chair, Sierra Club, Lower Eastern Shore Group Monica O’Connor, Maryland Legislative Coalition, Climate Justice Wing Cecilia Plante, co-chair, Maryland Legislative Coalition Day 1 Featured Speakers – Senator Cheryl Kagan, Montgomery County Senator Sarah Elfreth, Anne Arundel County Delegate Dana Stein, Baltimore County Delegate Brooke Lierman, Baltimore City Delegate Lorig Charkoudian, Montgomery County Delegate Vaughn Stewart, Montgomery County Day 2 Featured Speakers – Mark Posner, Sierra Club Maryland Chapter Legislative Chair Martha Ainsworth, Chair, Maryland Sierra Club Zero Waste Team Kristen Harbeson, Political Director Maryland League of Conservation Voters Nina Cardin, Director, Maryland Campaign for Environmental Rights Monica Brooks, Concerned Citizens Against Industrial CAFOs Emily Frias, Chesapeake [...]
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Join over 40 organizations along with transit supporters throughout Maryland at our virtual kick-off rally to #SaveMarylandTransit! Special guests include Delegate Brooke Lierman and Senator Cory McCray, co-sponsors of the Transit Safety & Investment Act being considered by the Maryland General Assembly. Our goal is to assure the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has sufficient funding so that Marylanders can safely and reliably travel to their destinations -- work, school, shopping, medical appointments, places of worship and more -- every day. MTA currently projects a $2 billion shortfall in funds needed to maintain a state of good repair for MARC trains, buses, subway, light rail and mobility over the next decade. We cannot allow this situation to stand! An adequately funded MTA will result in safer and reliable public transit service, less traffic congestion, a healthier populace, more equitable transit, a stronger economy, and access to a wider workforce for Maryland businesses. Be a part of the effort to #SaveMDTransit by attending our virtual kick-off rally on Jan 19 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm and learning how you can support the Transit Safety & Investment Act. Registration is free! Train Platform Photo Credit: Brian O'Doherty Photography Photo description: Pictures of Senator McCray and [...]
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Tune in virtually to the annual Maryland Environmental Summit, sponsored by the coalition of Maryland environmental groups known as CCE (Citizens Campaign for the Environment)! Learn about and rally for passage of important environmental bills in the General Assembly's 2020 session including: Increasing Maryland’s greenhouse gas reduction requirements to 60% below 2006 levels by 2030 and net neutral by 2045 Banning plastic bags at the point of sale at retail locations Fighting dangerous PFAS "forever chemicals" that are polluting our waterways and putting health at risk Funding the Maryland Transit Administration's (MTA) Capital Needs and electrifying MTA buses There will be presentations by both environmental advocates and leading members of the General Assembly.
Find out moreFebruary 2021
Rally for Climate Solutions Now and a kickoff event for a week of action in the Maryland General Assembly. Join the Climate Solutions Now coalition and organizations across Maryland for a Climate Action Week. We’ll get started with a #ClimateSolutionsNOW Rally and Kick-off event on February 22nd from 5pm to 6pm, and then have meetings with key legislators from February 22-25th. Register here for the rally or lobby week or both and after you click the link, you will have an opportunity to choose which events work for you. Here’s how to be a part of the effort to win big on climate action this session: Save the date for our #ClimateSolutionsNOW Rally and Kick Off Event on February 22nd from 5-6pm. You don’t want to miss this! Share your #WhyNow story for a chance to be featured at the Rally! Get ready to join lobby meetings with your legislators and neighbors from February 22-25th to discuss top climate priorities. Meetings are being scheduled now. Your District Captain will follow up with you by email to communicate the dates and times of your legislators' meetings . (Meetings are estimated to last about 15 minutes and will mostly be scheduled in the evenings.) [...]
Find out moreMarch 2021
Join Maryland LCV for another episode of “Kristen’s Democracy Kitchen” and this time we are making Crossover Cake! Crossover Day is a major milestone in the 90-day legislative session, but what exactly is it? Our Political Director, Kristen Harbeson, will take you into her newly renovated Baltimore kitchen to decipher the Maryland legislative process while making a delicious and Crossover-appropriate cake! Tune in for our watch party in the premiere of the episode and then chime in with all your questions about Maryland’s environmental bills. As the political voice for Maryland's environment, we work at the intersection of climate, equity, and state politics to address the most urgent environmental issues of our time: climate change and environmental injustice. We look forward to working with you to raise our political voice to support clean water, healthy air, and a resilient climate for everyone in Maryland. This event will be broadcast over facebook live.
Find out moreJune 2021
Join Maryland LCV and our partners at a Town Hall with Senator Chris Van Hollen. At this virtual event, we will share how the American Jobs Plan will put millions of people, and Marylanders, to work by making major investments in infrastructure, while also speeding up our transition to clean energy. Creating family-wage paying jobs and prioritizing environmental justice are at the heart of this historic policy. It will also be livestreamed on Maryland LCV's facebook page. Here's more information about the American Jobs Plan. Our partners for the event are: Strong Future Maryland, Maryland Forestry Foundation, Greenbelt Climate Action Network, Sierra Club Maryland Chapter, National Wildlife Federation Action Fund, Preservation Maryland, Maryland State Conference NAACP, Climate XChange, and others!
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Join Maryland LCV and our partners at a Town Hall with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer as we talk about the American Jobs Plan.
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Kim Coble, Maryland LCV's Executive Director, is the guest speaker at this Bay Point Wealth virtual webinar Wednesday, August 4 2:00pm Attend the webinar to find out how the Maryland League of Conservation Voters is taking action to stem the risk of rising temperatures, and how you can get involved—both at the ballot box and in your financial life. Maryland’s rich environmental heritage is a key part of the state’s identity and economy, and the Chesapeake Bay is an integral part of our ecosystem. But the natural treasures of the state are under siege from climate change, and over 3,000 miles of shoreline are threatened by sea level rise. Dial-in to learn: The risks that Maryland’s diverse ecosystems are facing What the Maryland League of Conservation Voters stands for, and what actions we’re taking How you can play a role in conserving Maryland’s natural beauty Who should watch: Anyone interested in environmental conservation Register for this webinar today to discover the risks facing Maryland’s ecosystems and what you can do to help.
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