0. Sustainable Maryland Green Team Training A Greenprint for Communities
Hyattsville, MD
February 17, 2016

1. Sustainable Maryland (www. sustainablemaryland
Sustainable Maryland ( is an initiative of the Environmental Finance Center ( which is part of the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland in College Park.

2. Mission
A Free and Voluntary program for municipalities that want to go green and save green!
We help municipalities:
Choose a direction for their sustainability efforts
Improve access to resources
Measure their progress
Share success with other municipalities

3. Program Benefits
Technical assistance: SM staff, UMD, state, non-profits
UMD: Student/Faculty resources
Training: Green Teams/Local Leaders
Grants portal: up to date info
Peer-to-peer leadership network
Community modeling: sharing ideas across MD
Statewide recognition of your efforts!

4. Requirements
Resolution indicating municipality intends to pursue SM certification
2 Mandatory Actions
Create a Green Team, Create an Action Plan
2 of 6 Priority Actions
Community Garden, Municipal Energy Audit, Green Purchasing Policy, Municipal Carbon Footprint, Watershed Plan, Stormwater Management
Total of 150 points to receive certification

5. Program Partners

6. Action Partners

7. Program Update Launched in 2011
63 communities registered (40% of 157 MD municipalities)
30 communities certified to date
8 new communities plus 4 re- certifications at recent MML
Add new certification tier in 2016/2017
Facebook page – Like Us!
New website! Events & Grants

8. Some of the MD Municipalities Participating in Sustainable Maryland

10. Prince George’s County Update
Berwyn Heights, Bladensburg, Bowie, Cheverly, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier (re-certified in 2015), Riverdale Park, University Park have been certified since 2011
10+ others are registered and working towards certification
2nd Prince George’s Green Team Summit on March 3
Hyattsville’s certification lasts for 3 years, and we hope you apply for re-certification in June 2016!
Hyattsville accepting Sustainable Maryland Award in 2013

11. Green Team Recruit members: business, schools, public health,
Chair, regular members, liaisons to government and community
Monthly meetings, sub- committees for specific Actions
Develop an Action Plan
Training: Green Teams/Local Elected Officials
Bowie Green Team

12. Example: Farmers Market
Each Sustainable Maryland Action features a Roadmap for Success
Assess the marketplace
Survey local vendors
Location and day
Budget
Staffing
Publicity

13. Build on Local Assets
Engaged community members with their personal passion and/or professional expertise
History and heritage
Specific sites: parks, waterways, business district
Partnerships with local businesses, schools, congregations, non-profits
Carroll Creek

14. Certification Strategy
Assess what Actions you have completed
Identify Actions you wish to undertake
Rank each Action’s difficulty and duration
Identify potential funding sources
Recruit volunteers, assign to projects
Track progress; update Green Team regularly
Get the word out – publicize your efforts!
Edmonston awarded Sustainable Maryland Certified in 2013

15. Getting the Word Out Recruiting volunteers Press releases Website
Social media
Local businesses

16. Hyattsville Action Plan Update
2013 Certification Report
Green Team
GT Action Plan (update)
Community Barriers and Benefits Assessment
Green Team Training (tonight)
Farmers Market (only “Establish”, not “Promote”)
Community Garden
Spring Transplant Sale
Municipal Energy Audit
Residential Energy Efficiency Program
Energy IDP: LEED Arcade Building
Greenhouse Gas IDP: Wind RECs
Green Purchasing Policy
Natural resources IDP: Green Street Planning
Tree City USA
Pet Waste Ordinance
DHCD Sustainable Communities
Total: 205 points in 2013

17. Hyattsville Action Plan Update
INNOVATIVE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS?
NEW ACTIONS?
MD Green School (Lewisdale ES
MSEC Energy efficiency projects: electric vehicles, charging station, solar, LED lights, etc.
and Cesar Chavez ES)
Pet Waste Education or Program
Workplace Wellness
White Roof
Stormwater Management Program/Manager
Composting
Solar Coop
Watershed Stewardship projects
Movin with the Mayor
E-Recycling Events
Planning: Prince George’s Plaza TDDP
Green Street implemented?
HEAL Cities
Dog Park

18. Add SM Logo to Your Website!

19. Moving Forward Mike Hunninghake Program Manager – Sustainable Maryland