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Environmental Commission (EC)
Overview
The Environmental Commission was established in 1975 by the Board of County Commissioners to:
- Promote recycling programs, alternative energy use, and energy conservation
- Provide public education through outreach events
- Support other County environmental organizations
- Advise the Board of County Commissioners, the Department of Planning and Zoning, and the Planning Commission on environmental matters
The Environmental Commission currently has eight members who serve three-year terms. Following the initial three-year term, voting members may be appointed to two additional full terms. Voting members must be residents of Calvert County and have interest in one or many facets of the county’s natural and man-made environments, which include forests, farms, fields and streams. The commission also considers and advises on topics including but not limited to climate change, sea-level rise, aquifers supplying drinking water, traffic congestion, stormwater and wastewater management, sustainable practices, energy and water conservation.
Meetings
Meetings are held the last Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Prince Frederick Library located at 850 Costley Way in Prince Frederick. When the last Monday of the month falls on a holiday, the meeting shall be held earlier. Meetings are subject to change.
Members of the public are 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 to be notified when agendas and minutes for meetings of the Environmental Commission are published.
The Environmental Commission complies with the Open Meetings Act.
Become a Commissioner
There are current openings on the Environmental Commission! If you are interested in becoming a member of the Environmental Commission, please refer to the Volunteer Boards and Commissions page. 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 |
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Levin, Jim (Chair) | 1 | 10/31/2025 | |
Hardy, David | 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 (Vice-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 |
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Current Issues
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! Radon test kits are available to Maryland residents from the State Departments of Health and the Environment.
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.
Bylaws and Resolutions
Upcoming Events
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