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Environmental Commission (EC)
Overview
The Environmental Commission was established in 1975 by the Board of County Commissioners to offer recommendations and guidance for matters affecting the local environment. The Environmental Commission currently has eleven members who serve three-year terms. Following the initial three-year term, voting members may be appointed to two additional full terms.
Meetings
Meetings are the last Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Prince Frederick Library (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick). When the last Monday of the month falls on a holiday, the meeting shall be held earlier. Meetings are subject to change.
The public is permitted to join and speak at EC meetings. All meetings are hybrid and the public can join via Zoom:
Call: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 890 0675 1635
Passcode: 181 043
View EC meeting agendas and minutes. Subscribe here for notifications of new agendas!
The Environmental Commission complies with the Open Meetings Act.
Become a Commissioner
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Environmental Commission, please refer to the Volunteer Boards and Commissions page to check availability. You can read more about EC membership in our guide to membership (PDF).
Members can expect to spend approximately five to eight hours per month on commission-related duties for meetings, events and communications. The Department of Planning & Zoning supports the commission.
Environmental Commission Members
| Name | Bio | District | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levin, Jim | 1 | 10/31/2025 | |
| Hardy, David (Vice-Chair) | 1 | 9/30/2024 | |
| Kerr, Heather | Bio | 1 | 9/30/2025 |
| Britt, Kevin | Bio | 3 | 5/31/2025 |
| Rogers, Andy | Bio | 1 | 1/31/2024 |
| Campbell, Dave (Chair) | Bio | 2 | 10/31/2025 |
| Smith, Neil | Bio | 2 | 6/30/2024 |
| Rooney, Michael | Bio | 1 | 3/31/2025 |
Matatov, Roman |
Bio | 3 | 12/31/2025 |
| Ybarra, Abby | 2 | ||
| Lutmerding, Jo Anna | Bio | 3 | |
| SUBCOMMITTEE LIST |
Radon
Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas, and is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. It is present in many homes in Maryland, and breathing it in over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to your family.
If your home hasn't been tested for radon gas in the past 2-3 years, order a test kit now! For more information on radon, check out our Frequently Asked Questions, a factsheet from MDE and Dept. of Health, and a map showing high levels of radon in our state. Click here Version Options Environmental Commission (EC) Headline to read a presentation on radon provided by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
2023 Calendar:
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 30 | Annual meeting | P. Frederick Lib. and Zoom |
| February 27 | Monthly meeting Dr. Lora Harris (Ches. Bio. Lab.) will give an update on Cove Point Marsh |
P. Frederick Lib. and Zoom |
| March 27 | Monthly meeting Stephanie Compton (Energy Justice Network) will speak on solid waste incineration |
P. Frederick Lib. and Zoom |
| April 22 9am–2pm |
*~*~* Earth Arts Fest *~*~* | Annmarie Garden, Solomons |
| April 24 | Monthly meeting Bob Estes (Friends of Hunting Creek) will speak on stormwater management successes and failures in the Prince Frederick area |
P. Frederick Lib. and Zoom |
| May 22 | Monthly meeting Jason Prowinski (Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant) will give an update on their environmental activities |
**ZOOM ONLY** There will be no in-person meeting. |
| June 26 | Monthly meeting | P. Frederick Lib. and Zoom |
| July 31 | Monthly meeting Dr. Mark Southerland will speak on bird-safe buildings |
P. Frederick Lib. and Zoom |
| August 28 | Monthly meeting Will Hager (Dept. of Planning & Zoning) will speak on the Zoning Ordinance Update |
P. Frederick Lib. and Zoom |
| September 18 | Monthly meeting Env. Commissioner Jo Anna Lutmerding will share draft language on bird-safe lighting and building envelopes |
Harriet E. Brown Community Center and Zoom |
| September 29 | *~*~* Calvert Co. Fair: Youth Day! *~*~* 9am--4pm |
Calvert Co. Fairgrounds |
| October 7 | *~*~*Patuxent River Appreciation Day! *~*~* 10am--5pm |
Calvert Marine Museum |
| October 30 | Monthly meeting Mary Hoover (Amer. Ches. Land Trust) will present water analysis of St. Leonard Creek and recent activities of the Friends of St. Leonard Creek organization |
P. Frederick Lib. and Zoom |
| November 27 | Monthly meeting | P. Frederick Lib. and Zoom |
| December 18 | Monthly meeting | P. Frederick Lib. and Zoom |