Sustainable Maryland Certified

Project Summary

Sustainable Maryland Certified (SMC) is an initiative of the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland (EFC) designed to support Maryland's 157 municipalities as they look for cost-effective and strategic ways to protect their natural assets and revitalize their communities. Using best practices in resource areas like water, energy, planning, health, food, and economy, a municipality can earn points toward sustainability certification. 

Partners

Eighty-six (86) organizations lent the time and talent of their staff to participate on SMC’s task forces.  Please click here to view a list of SMC Partners. 

Sponsors

US EPA
Town Creek Foundation
Maryland Municipal League

For additional information on the Sustainable Maryland Certified Program please view the website at www.sustainablemaryland.com or contact Liz Fried, lfried@umd.edu.


Related Documents

Green Team Handbook   

SMC Orientation (presentation)  

Closing the Loop:  How Green Purchasing Policies Can Help Local Governments Create Sustainable Communities