The purpose of the Baltimore County Advisory Commission on Environmental Quality (CEQ), through its duties and responsibilities as stated in the County Council Bill No. 86-03, is to encourage protection and preservation of the natural environment in Baltimore County and its waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay, by educating the community to make environmentally sustainable decisions and enlightening, advising, and initiating dialogue with County officials. We will facilitate communication between the County government and its residents on environmental needs, programs, and legislation.
The CEQ's actions are two fold. First, the CEQ provides insights to County Officials as environmental questions arise. Second, the CEQ selects environmental issues to evaluate and works with County Officials to develop environmentally sound, economically practical, and sustainable results.
The CEQ, formed by legislation in October 2003, is comprised of fifteen representatives; one from each of the County’s seven districts, and five representing groups from the fields of agriculture, science, business, homebuilding, education as well as three at-large representatives. The CEQ convened for the first time in November 2004 under the direction of Councilman Vince Gardina of the Fifth District. Since that time, the CEQ has met regularly.
The Baltimore County Advisory Commission on Environmental Quality 2005 Annual Report (PDF) to the Baltimore County Executive and Baltimore County Council provides a summary of the CEQ activities for 2005.
Advisory Commission on Environmental Quality Annual Report
2005 (PDF)
2006 (PDF)
2007 (PDF)
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