ECO STUDIO
within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Showcasing Resources & Creativity for Sustainable Living
Chesapeake Bay Watershed edition
Regional Sustainable Resource Directory
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Explore our pages, the most complete listing of entrepreneurs, programs, resources, businesses, farms, outdoor recreation and much much more within our Watershed to help you be green.  Think regionally, get inspired and connected and please share your own Eco resource discoveries or initiatives!

 

Selection and organization of all Directory resources is guided by . . .

 

Eco Studio's 13-Principles for Sustainable Communities

 

Each listee focuses on at least one Principle and actively commits to at least two of our Principles

 

  1. Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
  2. Create Green Jobs
  3. Outdoor Recreation!!!
  4. Purchase Sustainable & Fair-Trade Products & Services 
  5. Recycle, Reduce, Reuse & Rethink  - includes waste management, grey water & septic systems
  6. Invest, Bank & Communicate Green
  7. Natural Habitat Landscaping 
  8. Contaminant & Toxin-free Environment  
  9. Initiate & Take Action or Support       - Learn from & help Leaders in Oganizations, Schools & Communities - Includes Conservation
  10. Plan Green Building Design & Renovations 
  11. LOCAL-LOCAL-LOCAL - support artisan products made & sourced within our Watershed
  12. Energy/Exercise-Efficient Transportation 
  13. Sustainable Foods, Farms & Gardens
 

     

City, County or State Green Pages

VIRGINIA REGION

VA Dept. of Forestry -

Fall Foilage Driving Tours

 

Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment

MARYLAND

MD Dept. of Environment - Twitter @ MDEnvironment

 My Green Guide Maryland

Montgomery County's Go Green Page  Twitter @ GoGreenMC

 

 Gaithersburg, MD - Environmental Services

Baltimore's Sustainability Plan 

Baltimore's Green Spots

Has your business or organization become a free MD Green Registry member?

 

 

 

PENNSYLVANIA REGION

 

Pennsylvania's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

 Pennsylvania Environmental Digest

Pennyslvania Association of Conservation Districts

 

 

 

WASHINGTON, D.C.

 

DC Government's Green Page

Green List DC

 

WEST VIRGINIA REGION

DELAWARE REGION

 

NEW YORK REGION

 

    

 

Annual Regional ECO Events
  January - Wintergreen Awards Celebration   

Sustainable Building categories

MD US Green Building Council

 Green Festival (DC) - October
DC Environmental Film Festival - March

August - Montgomery County FAIR 

Twitter @MCAGFAIR

  Greater DC Cares Servathon - April/May  September - Monticello Heritage Harvest Festival
 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ECO HOLIDAYS & DAYS OF SUSTAINABILITY OBSERVANCE  October - Fall Fiber Festival
 May - DC - Bike to Work Day (by WABA)  October - Dine Out for Farms
 July - Montgomery Co., MD - Farm Tour & Harvest Sale (12 Farms)  
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Other Favorite Online Resource Sites

 
Favorite Eco Resource Sites Green Pro Directory
WUSA9.com's 'Living Green Now' Page

The Green Dictionary

   
   
   
   

Mission:  To connect people to the sustainable resources, initiatives, creativity and entrepreneurship throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed while demonstrating how everyone can lead more sustainable lifestyles, strengthen our  regional green ECOnomy and contribute to a healthier community.  We encourage support for fair trade businesses as a primary source for products not grown or made in this region. 

 Is your Eco-Friendly business, organization or service initiative listed in our Directory?