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Thursday, July 29, 2010

  • Alternative Energy

    • Solar Tech, Inc. Solar Tech, Inc. is a renewable energy company that focuses on solar electric systems to supplement power to homes and businesses. Solar Tech, Inc. will also provide services for other renewable options. The company is located in Hollywood, MD and is read

  • Chesapeake Bay

    • Chesapeake Bay Field Lab Our mission is to operate the workboats of the Chesapeake, like the skipjack, as floating classrooms, giving people the opportunity to experience the life of the waterman and learn about the Bay and its tributaries. We will offer our visitors learning e
    • Chesapeake Bay Foundation Pollution and other harmful activities degrade the Bay. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) fights for strong and effective laws and regulations. CBF also works cooperatively with government, business, and citizens in partnerships to protect and restore t

  • Electric Vehicles

    • Hillside Ride Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) Hillside Ride at Breton Bay is a premier, full valet with shuttle service, mobile advertisement company that uses Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs)-the perfect vehicle for your environment. We are committed to becoming the region’s premiere full servi

  • Energy Ratings and Audits

    • American Property Consultants, Inc. (APC) American Property Consultants, Inc. (APC) is a locally owned and operating energy auditing and inspection company. APC is a proud partner of the ENERGY STAR program and a participating sponsor in the Home Performance with Energy Star program in Maryland.

  • Environmental Groups

    • Friends of Myrtle Point Park The Friends of Myrtle Point Park is a citizens’ group dedicated to promoting this vision of the Park. We sponsor education programs in the Park for school groups, lead hikes and hold cleanup days. We maintain the hiking trails by placing signs, clearing d
    • Patuxent Riverkeeper Trained advocates working full-time to protect and improve water quality in the Patuxent River. The Patuxent Riverkeeper strives to see that our vital water resources and the surrounding ecosystem are not squandered or degraded from neglect, abuse, profit
    • Port Tobacco River Conservancy, Inc. Working with residents, government bodies, and other conservation groups to restore the Port Tobacco River to the pristine condition of the entire watershed before 1950.
    • Potomac River Association The PRA is one of the oldest environmental groups in Maryland. It was founded as the Potomac River Association in 1967 to oppose the siting of an oil refinery on the Potomac River in St. Mary’s County. After a hard-fought and ultimately successful grassro
    • Sierra Club – Southern Maryland Group Sierra Club So MD Group is the local chapter of the national environmental organization devoted to the preservation, protection, and enjoyment of natural resources and public health.
    • Southern Maryland Audubon Serving the people of the Southern Maryland Counties: Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Lower Prince George’s. The public is enthusiastically welcomed at all of our activities, but we invite you to join us as Members to fully enjoy the benefits our chapter
    • St. Mary’s River Watershed Association Our mission is to Protect, Improve, and Promote the well-being of the St. Mary’s River Watershed through the collaborative efforts of economic, agricultural, environmental, social, cultural, and political stakeholders in the community.
    • Wicomico Scenic River Commission The Wicomico River is one of nine rivers in Maryland that have been designated as Scenic and Wild Rivers. In order to receive such recognition, a river and its related adjacent land must possess outstanding scenic, geologic, ecologic, historic, recreation

  • Explore DC Area

    • Nature Conservancy Natural Escapes Clickable map highlights nature preserves in Maryland , Virginia and West Virginia that are all within a 2 1/2-hour drive from Washington , D.C. Whether you’re an avid hiker, paddler, birder, photographer—or just want to enjoy a peaceful respite—they are

  • Explore Southern Maryland

    • Southern Maryland So Good So. Maryland, So Good is a campaign designed to help consumers identify truly Southern Maryland products and buy accordingly. By building a direct link between buyers and growers of the five Southern Maryland counties, and promoting the advantages of buyi
    • Southern Maryland Trails Prepare to experience Southern Maryland in a whole new way. You’ll discover one-of-a kind events. You’ll find art that’s handmade and food that’s home-grown. And you‘ll meet people who will make you smile. The Southern Maryland Trails is a guide to sites
    • Three Notch Trail St. Mary County Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services is pleased to announce that the Three Notch Trail project is currently under construction. The recreational trail is being constructed along the 28-mile, County owned railroad right-o

  • Global Warming

    • Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the first grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming in Maryland , Virginia , and Washington , D.C. Our mission is to educate and mobilize citizens of this region in
    • The Heat is On Global warming is the biggest issue looming in our future. The key to meeting this challenge is strong national leadership – from Congress and the White House. The next session of Congress will prove to be a critical moment in our nation’s history. Our le

  • Green Building

    • Helicon Works We offer expertise in combining environmentally sensitive architecture and building practices with spiritual and psychological wisdom.
    • Patuxent Habitat Restore The ReStore is a business that recycles new and gently used building materials, hardware, appliances and home and office furnishings.

  • Green Crafts

    • Fun In The Making Dedicated to “green” crafts and sustainable living. Includes how-to’s and helpful photos. An inspiring collection of things you can make and/or do with your own two hands.

  • Green Products

    • Green Earth Solutions, LLC Our mission is to provide products and materials that are made and manufactured in the USA that provide the opportunity for all of us to change by offering environmentally friendly products and leading the movement for an America that is ready for change.

  • Green Schools

  • Health & Beauty

    • Forever Eden Natural Skin Nourishment Collection We are the The Forever Eden Natural Skin Nourishment Collection. A Southern Maryland Small Business Featuring 100% Organic & Natural Skincare. Forever Eden makes great skincare for Men, Women & Children from scratch right here in Southern Maryland

  • Historic Farms and Plantations

    • Greenwell Foundation The Greenwell Foundation, Inc. shall emphasize and promote the preservation and conservation of the Greenwell property’s natural resources, developing programs for the general public, but with special care to develop programs designed for members of the g
    • Sotterley Plantation Older than Mount Vernon, older than Monticello, older than the nation itself, Sotterley Plantation stands majestically on the banks of the Patuxent River. It is the only remaining Tidewater Plantation in Maryland that is open to the public with a full ran
    • Summerseat Farm Our mission is to preserve the history, agriculture and natural resources of Summerseat and to provide educational programs there that enhance the relationship between people, animals and nature.

  • Kids Groups

    • All Good Kids The Roots and Shoots mission: To foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environme

  • Land Trusts

    • American Chestnut Land Trust The American Chestnut Land Trust was founded in 1986 in Calvert County, Maryland. We are concerned with the preservation of farmland, woodlands, and wetlands in a county undergoing rapid development. Our primary interest has been the watersheds of Parkers
    • Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust The Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving, preserving and protecting land and natural resources throughout the five tidal counties in which the Patuxent River runs. To accomplish our mission, we partner with ind

  • Local Government

    • St. Mary’s County Commission On The Environment Purpose: To promote environmental awareness by research, by information gathering, and by public meetings; to involve citizens through a variety of means to effect improved community understanding; to serve as county government’s official representation i

  • Natural Foods

    • The Good Earth Natural Foods Company Natural, Organic, and Specialty Foods, including many wheat-free and gluten-free products; Bulk Foods section, as well as a large selection of bulk herbs and spices; Natural and environmentally-friendly personal care products; Organic, pure aromatherapy e

  • Organic Farms

  • Recycling