Maryland League of Conservation Voters

Today in Maryland Matters, our Executive Director Kim Coble is quoted.

marylandmatters.org/2026/02/01/c...

Update!

The Speaker needs to reschedule her appearance with us as the House has a long session planned for tomorrow morning. Instead, we will be doing a deep dive into one of our key legislative priorities: Transportation & Climate Alignment Act.

Register here: www.mdlcv.org/event/friday...

Maryland CCE Legislative Summit 2026 YouTube video by Maryland Sierra Club

Tune in! The 2026 Environmental Legislative Summit is happening now- tune in: www.youtube.com/live/FnQ0K5N...

Join us for a special Friday Digest this week and get to know the new House of Delegates' Speaker, Joseline Peña-Melnyk, and hear about her connection to the environment! www.mdlcv.org/event/friday...

With road conditions in Annapolis still icy and dangerous, for the safety of everyone, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Green Drinks Annapolis for January.

But the good news is, Green Drinks Annapolis will return in the Spring! More details to come.

Update: due to the weather, the annual Maryland Environmental Summit is now VIRTUAL!
Please register bit.ly/envirosummit... for more information and to get a zoom link to tune in.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Free, Open to All!

Lobby Day 2026 is three weeks from today! Sign up now to connect with your legislator on bills that support a healthy environment for everyone in Maryland.
#mdlcv #forabettermaryland #mdleg #mdga2026 #mdpolitics

https://www.mdlcv.org/event/lobby-day

“Governor Moore’s budget confirms that prioritizing the environment will help assure a better Maryland,” said Kim Coble of Maryland LCV. “These investments are especially critical, as they come at a time when the federal government has stepped back from its commitments to the environment.”

Maryland LCV sends a big thanks to The Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce and The Blue Ribbon Project for hosting Laura Wood, our Senior Director, Development, and Shawn Drury, Director, Communications, this morning. It was an informative and inspiring event!

Today, Maryland League of Conservation Voters celebrates the wisdom and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

#MLK #MLKDay #MDLCV #ForABetterMaryland

Thank you, Governor Moore, for joining us this week at the Maryland Community Coalition for the Environment's Legislative Reception. We had a great turnout with the Lt. Governor Miller and Chief Sustainability Officer Meghan Conklin.

Today is Maryland General Assembly's Opening Day! Our Director of Climate Policy and Justice, Rebecca, is taking our Climate & Clean Energy Fellow, Kseniya, around the state house dropping off our welcome day packets to legislators.

Coming to the Environmental Legislative Summit on the 28th?

Then join us afterward for the January Green Drinks at Galway Bay in Annapolis!

Register today: www.mdlcv.org/event/januar...

Announcing our First Round of Endorsements for the 2026 Elections!

Did your legislator make the list? #MarylandLCVEndorsed candidates: mdlcv.org/endorsements

Join the Environmental Community to learn about our 2026 Environmental legislative priorities, hear from elected officials, community leaders, and connect with your neighbors about environmental issues affecting all Marylanders.

Register here: bit.ly/envirosummit2026

Please contact MDE today and urge them to include these critical permit enhancements in the draft AFO Discharge permit: secure.ngpvan.com/azcOkesOgE6a...

This discharge permit is important— setting precedent for how we manage animal waste from agricultural operations in our state for the next five years.

We need to balance the economic importance of Maryland's agricultural production with the sensitivity of local waterways.

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) plans to issue a new General Discharge permit for Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs).

DYK? Approximately 95% of animal feeding operations in Maryland are located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Excess waste that runs off these farms contributes to high levels of nutrients in our waters - leading to polluted waterways emptying into our beloved Chesapeake Bay.

Last week, our winner was chosen: Julie D. from Columbia. Julie shared her excitement with us: "Thank you for spreading the word about eBikes while raising money for your important work. My whole family is excited! Going to pick out the bike will be a highlight of our family holiday."

We are thrilled to announce that 100 raffle tickets were sold and the winner will be choosing her bike at the Arnold Bike Doctor!

Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket for the Aventon e-bike as a part of Maryland LCV Education Fund's 25th anniversary celebration! By entering the contest, you directly supported our vision of a healthy environment for everyone in Maryland!

We commend Governor Moore's and Comptroller Lierman's decision to move forward with an economic analysis of the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions, through the RENEW Act study.

Read our full statement: www.mdlcv.org/press/maryla...

Will you make a charitable donation to Maryland LCV Education Fund today for a healthy environment for everyone in Maryland?

www.marylandconservation.org/2025eoydonate

It’s increasingly clear that amid federal rollbacks, it’s up to state leadership to fight the climate crisis and protect against regressive environmental policies. We need to continue building on Maryland’s environmental progress, and we need your help.

But the longer we wait to take action, the farther away that future becomes. That’s why taking action for Maryland’s environment now is critical.

The stakes have never been higher.

As environmental advocates, we play the long game.

Much of our work is about securing a healthier, more sustainable future, both for ourselves and for generations to come.

📷 2022 Changemakers event honoring Speaker Jones with Legislator of the Year Award

Thank you, Speaker Jones, for being a friend to the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, a friend to climate advocates across the state, and a friend to the many Marylanders who looked to you for a steady hand and compassion as we tackled the most trying issues of our time."

From the Climate Solutions Now Act to the Forest Conservation Act, millions today and many more in the generations to come will breathe cleaner air, drink cleaner water, lead healthier lives, and cherish the natural resources MD's managed to preserve because of policies her leadership led to.