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Environment & Energy Committee
Applicable Committee Guidelines
The Environment and Energy Committee is classified as an Open Membership Committee. Membership is open to any interested residents who agree to engage in the work of the Committee and regularly attend scheduled Committee meetings.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Members
Marea E. Grant (Hatziolos), Ph.D., Chair, Term Expires: July 2025
Sarah Cooper
Oliver Davidson
Peter Kilborn
Charlotte Kramer
Dina Lassow
Emily Lawson
Jonathan Lyons
Heloise Morgan
Diana Pape
Betsy Stephens
Ralph Stephens
Board Contact
Gary Crockett, Board Treasurer
Staff Contact
Jennifer Young, Administrative & Constituent Services Assistant
For more information, view the full Committee Annual Reports, Guidelines for Committees and the Environment and Energy Committee Scope of Work.
RainScapes Presentation by Ann English, Program Director
On April 19, 2023, Ms. Ann English presented information about the Montgomery County RainScapes program, designed to help mitigate rainwater runoff by way of environmentally friendly landscaping.
View the presentation materials here:
Used Bike Collection for Bikes for the World
April 16-17, 2021
A team of volunteers spearheaded this collection of 67 bikes. Read more here.Chemical Pesticide Use on Lawns Meeting,
Chemical Pesticide Use on Lawns Meeting,
September 17, 2020
Featuring County Council member Tom Hucker and Mary Travaglini, Sustainable Landscapes Manager for the Montgomery County Department of the Environment. Read the Cover Note from the Committee and Comments From the Sierra Club here. Access to the virtual meeting recording is available here...
Battery Powered Leaf Blower Demonstrations on the Village Greens
Join committee members to learn about alternatives to gas powered lawn equipment- two dates available in November 2019. View the event flier here...
Landscape Noise, Pollution and Solutions Meeting,
September 28, 2019
Including presentations by Dr. Jamie Banks, Executive Director of "Quiet Communities" (see the Quiet Communities Fact Sheet) and Mr. Chuck Elkins, J.D., Washington ANC3D Commissioner (see the Quiet Clean DC Powerpoint here). If you were unable to attend the informational meeting:
- the agenda is available here;
- photos;
- summary article; and
- full audio is available at this link.
Forever Plastics Article from the February 2018 Crier
Click to see the expanded article that includes informative websites as well as other articles about this issue.Useful Documents
- Updated Guidance on Recycling 22-02-17
- Points for Consideration Regarding the Healthy Lawns Act, Provided by the National Assoc. of Landscape Professionals
- Pesticide Practices - Be A Good Neighbor
- Pesticide Law Status
- Quiet Communities- White Paper Covid-19 and Gas Leaf Blowers
- Bill 52-14 Healthy Lawns Legislation Brief - June 12, 2017
- Best Practices for Leaf Blower Operation
- Audio Recording of Smart Waste - An Integrated Approach to Waste Management Lecture (MP3)
- Budget Proposal for Lecture Series on Sustainable Living (PDF)
- Composting (PDF)
- Environment and Energy Committee Scope of Work (PDF)
- New Year Resolution - Lets Curb Our Footprint (PDF)
- Recycling Guidance Update (PDF)
- Revised Chevy Chase Village RainScapes 3-24-2015 (PDF)
- Sustainable Living Tips (PDF)
- Vision Statement of the Environment and Energy Committee - Trees as Valuable Village Assets (PDF)
- Natural Capital of Trees article
- Recycling- What is allowed
- Organic Pest Management
- Mosquito Management_final
- Tick Prevention
- Revised Noise Reduction Proposal for CC Village 8-15-19
- Fact Sheet _Quiet-Communities-1
- Battery-Powered Leaf Blower Demonstrations on the Village Greens (PDF)
- Lawn Maintenance Contractors serving DC 012121 120720 Version 9
- Solutions Page for E E Committe website_rev 121021
- An EcoFriendly Holiday
- Solar Power Article