Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund

About us:

The Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that champions policies and candidates that promote a clean and healthy environment for all Maryland’s citizens.

The Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (Maryland LCV Ed Fund)provides research, education, and voter participation services statewide.  Through the nationally recognized CHISPA (“Spark”) Program, Maryland LCV Ed Fundworks to bring environmental education to urban immigrant/communities of color.

Based in Annapolis, MD, the two organizations share staff, space, and administration.

Maryland LCV and the Maryland LCV Ed Fund serve as the epicenter of environmental advocacy and education for Maryland, collaborating with a diverse array of environmental and conservation advocacy groups to:

·      Convene stakeholders and partners to make shared strategy and define goals.

·      Ensure that state environmental policy serves all Marylanders regardless of race, gender, income, sex, faith, orientation, geography, or previous incarceration.

·      Coordinate legislative lobbying efforts on environmental issues.

·      Educate the public on the records of legislators and the state government.

·      Educate elected officials about environmental issues, impacts, and policies.

·      (Specific to Maryland LCV) Provide political expertise for the environmental community and work to elect candidates who support a clean environment.