FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 8, 2008

Contact:
Elizabeth Chaisson
Senior Planner
301-809-3051 or email echaisson@cityofbowie.org

BOWIE CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION ON LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
The City of Bowie to Hold Second of Many Environmental Outreach Events

WHO: Steve Carr, Annapolis Environmental Consultant; Frank Biba, Chief, Annapolis Environmental Programs; Erica Shingara, Director, Gaithersburg Environmental Services; Mark Charles, Director, Rockville Environmental Program; Elizabeth Chaisson, Senior Planner, Bowie Planning and Economic Development Department.

PLEASE ALSO LIST IN COMMUNITY CALENDAR: CITIZENS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS FREE EVENT

WHAT: The cities of Annapolis, Gaithersburg, and Rockville will give presentations on municipal policies and programs to restore, preserve and enhance the local environment.

WHEN: Monday, January 28, 2008 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bowie City Hall, Council Chambers. 2614 Kenhill Drive Bowie, MD

BACKGROUND:
The City of Bowie is promoting the recently approved Environmental Infrastructure Action Strategy (EI) Plan on the best strategies for restoring, preserving, and enhancing the quality of the Bowie environment. The City Council is interested in promoting a cleaner environment for all of its residents. The City of Bowie is interested in engaging the community in the protection of irreplaceable natural resources.

Think globally, act locally.

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