St. Mary's County Environmental Groups

http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/voluntr/page13.asp

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 in matters related to the environment. As such to serve as liaison with federal, state, and other local governments and with civic organizations and the general public; and to investigate, to analyze, and to make recommendations on environmental matters as required by the Board of County Commissioners.

http://potomacriverassociation.org/

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 grassroots campaign, the organization realized that the struggle for protection of the environment and for enlightened land use is an ongoing struggle. The organization merged with the Patuxent River Association in 1983. The PRA continues to serve as advocate and watchdog for the land and waterways of Southern Maryland.

The PRA is incorporated as a nonprofit educational and charitable organization. Its funds are derived from membership dues, member contributions and grants.PRA is incorporated as a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable, educational and research organization, with funding derived principally from membership dues, member contributions and grants.