September 14, 2024

St. Mary’s Recognizes Sustainability Award Winners

Sustainability

Father Andrew White School and Southern Maryland Resource Conservation & Development earned 2023 St. Mary’s County Sustainability Awards.

Students Refine Water Quality Testing Techniques

Water Quality

Two classes at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown are establishing a high-water mark for authentic learning by refining their inexpensive remote water quality monitoring kits for improved data collection and practical application in the local watershed.

CANCELED: Celebrate the St. Mary’s River at RiverFest

Sustainability

UPDATE: This event has been canceled. RiverFest, a celebration of the St. Mary’s River and its watershed, runs from 11am to 4pm Saturday, September 23. Free admission.

Funds Awarded to Bay Restoration Projects

Maryland’s congressional delegation announced more than $3 million in funding for Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration projects.

SMECO 75 Funds Donated to Local Groups

SMECO 75

Employees of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative have a lot to be proud of. Through two fund-raising efforts like the SMECO 75 Bike Ride and a golf tournament, SMECO staffers have recently donated $47,642 to non-profit organizations that help the environment in Southern Maryland.

Bike Ride Will Benefit Environmental Groups

Bike Ride SMECO

For the sixth year, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees will host their sixth annual bike ride. The event will be held June 3. 

Cyclists Can Register for Benefit Ride

SMECO benefit ride begins

Cyclists can now register for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s sixth annual benefit ride, the SMECO 75 Bike Ride.

SMECO Donates to Operation: Tohidu

Operation: Tohidu

This year, SMECO was able to donate $53,476 to Melwood’s Operation: Tohidu because of the money raised during the SMECO 75 Bike Ride in June and the SMECO Annual Charity Golf Outing in October.

SoMD Teens Inspired by LEAD Camp

Southern Maryland teens learn leadership skills at LEAD 2013 summer camp.