Committee meetings are held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm on the 2nd floor of Town Hall unless otherwise indicated.
For Live Stream go to: Town Hall - Town Hall Streams
The public are welcome to attend committee Zoom meetings. To join Zoom please email chestertownenviro [at] gmail.com (chestertownenviro[at]gmail[dot]com)
Our Mission
The Chestertown Environmental Committee promotes careful stewardship, research, and wise use of natural and economic resources with the goal of achieving an improved quality of life for the community and future generations through sustainable initiatives. For more information contact us at chestertownenviro [at] gmail.com (chestertownenviro[at]gmail[dot]com)
Our Goals
- Improve Chestertown’s natural environment through the incorporation of sustainable best practices for the Town’s land use and management, stormwater infrastructure, watershed stewardship, and tree canopy.
- Strengthen the Town’s economy through initiatives that foster sustainable business practices, reinvestment in vacant storefronts, and green purchasing policies.
- Encourage healthy living for the Town’s populace through the expansion of parks, walking trails, bicycle lanes, and wellness programs.
- Reduce the Town’s carbon footprint through the expanded use of alternative energy systems, energy-saving practices, and recycling programs.
- Vision, Goals, and Suggested Tactics based on community feedback collected throughout 2016-2017 environmental events
The Chestertown Environmental Committee engaged in a strategic planning exercise in November, 2018. Committee member Greg Farley led the exercise, using the Appreciative Inquiry method. Click here to read the final draft of the CEC Strategic Plan.
Press
Quick Resources
- Chestertown Recycling Report
- Browse our Video Library
Take Action
Rules of Composting:
- DO NOT overfill compost bins.
- Shut bin lid after adding your compost
- Add only kitchen compost - NOT yard waste.
- Remove stickers and rubber bands from produce
- Make sure food container and utensils are labeled compostable - NOT biodegradable
- The bin is for Chestertown residents only - NOT for commercial use.
Benefits of Composting:
- Reduces Landfill Waste
- Increases Soil Health
- Retains Water
- Reduces Need for Synthetic Fertilizers
- Reduces Soil Erosion
- Helps Carbon Sequestration
Composting bins are located in the parking lot of Washington College's Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall, 485 Cross Street, Chestertown
For More Detailed Information Please Click Chestertown Residential Composting Information
Check out Chestertown's Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance and Resources.
Join Us!
Anyone wishing to serve on the Environmental Committee contact Jenny Lee Freebery at chestertownenviro [at] gmail.com (chestertownenviro[at]gmail[dot]com).