Join us October 12th for our Fifth Annual Green Summit!

Join us Saturday, October 12th for this annual FREE event. We will have green vendors, DIY workshops, tours and so much more fun for the whole family!

When: October 12th from 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Kentland Community Center - 2413 Pinebrook Ave, Landover, 20785.

To register for your free ticket, visit bit.ly/doesummit2019.

For vendor opportunities, contact Brittani Garner at BGarner@co.pg.md.us.

¡Recoja el Caca!

¿Sabía usted que un gramo de popo de perro contiene más de 23 millones de bacterias y parásitos? 40% de americanos no recogen el caca de sus animales y un 24% de las bacterias en nuestros ríos y arroyos provienen del popo de nuestras mascotas. Cuando es dejado en el suelo, el popo se descompone y todas las bacterias y parásitos se filtran hacia la tierra, es transportada a nuestro sistema de alcantarilla, y a caudales de agua mediante aguas pluviales. Cuando el caca es transportado a nuestros caudales de agua, este mismo caudal lo transporta a la desembocadura final -La Bahía del Chesapeake- la cual es de importancia vital para la vida, recreación, economía y salud de nuestra región Por esta razón, asegúrese de recoger el caca de su mascota y deshacerse de ella de manera apropiada echándola en la basura o el inodoro.

PGCLitterTRAK Training 9/24

Autumn On My Mind

• Check for drafts and weatherstrip doors or windows where needed.
• Get your HVAC system serviced and cover the outdoor unit to prevent falling debris.
• Turn off and drain outdoor faucets and sprinklers.
• Store your lawn equipment for the winter by draining fuel and oil. Dispose properly at the Household Hazardous Waste Acceptance site in Upper Marlboro. More info at bit.ly/hwaste.

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We are excited to announce the sixth year of the Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program! This program is offered through a partnership with the Prince George’s County and the Chesapeake Bay Trust. We hope that you will consider applying for a grant and will pass this funding opportunity to implement water quality projects, plant trees, and engage citizens in this effort to promote clean water throughout Prince George’s County. See the details for this opportunity below:

Application due date: December 5, 2019

What this funds: The Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program funds on-the-ground restoration activities that improve neighborhoods, improve water quality, and engage Prince George’s County residents in the restoration and protection of the local rivers and streams of Prince George’s County.

Who can apply: Non-profit organizations,  municipalities, watershed organizations, education institutions, community associations, faith-based organizations, civic groups, and more.

Project types requested: Water quality projects (track 1) for $50,000 to $200,000, tree planting projects (track 2) for $50,000 to $150,000, and citizen awareness and engagement projects (track 3) for $5,000 to $50,000. Proposals that meet or exceed the “Jobs First Act” CB-17-2011 are preferred. See the entire Request for Proposals (RFP) that is online here.

Project location: Prince George’s County, Maryland, excluding the City of Bowie. All projects are done in Prince George's County and support citizens in Prince George's County.

Available funding: A total of $750,000 for Track 1 (Water Quality) and Track 3 (Citizen Awareness and Engagement) projects; and $250,000 for Track 2 (Tree Planting) projects.

Application due date: December 5, 2019

Review process: All applications go through a Technical Review Committee. The technical team reviews the proposals based on cost benefit, experience, suitability for implementation, consistency with the RFP, sustainability, and other selection

Application submission: Grant applications are submitted through our online system. Click on the "Get Started" button to start a new application. Visit the Prince George’s Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program webpage to learn more about this opportunity and start an application: https://cbtrust.org/grants/prince-georges-stormwater-stewardship-2/