Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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Greenspace Equity Advisory Board

The Greenspace Equity Advisory Board was established in legislation to serve as a consultant to the Department in the implementation and administration of the program. The Board is to consist of the following members: (1) one member of the Senate; (2) one member of the House of Delegates; (3) the following members appointed by the Governor:

  1. One representative of a County Department of Parks and Recreation;
  2. One representative of a Municipal Department of Parks and Recreation;
  3. One representative of the Maryland Environmental Trust;
  4. One representative of a land trust working in an overburdened community or an underserved community; and
  5. Five (5) representatives who are residents of an overburdened community or an underserved community and reflect the diversity of the state.

The board members shall serve a term of 4 years. The Department will consult with the board in the implementation and administration of the program, including: developing a grant application; establishing opportunities for members of the board to use their respective networks and publications to publicize and educate the public about the program, and the review of and comment on grant applications.

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Greenspace Equity Advisory Board Meetings

The Greenspace Equity Advisory Board will meet virtually on Friday, December 20, 2024 from 1-3 pm via the Google Meet platform. The meeting can be accessed online via:

Video Meeting Link:https://meet.google.com/mzk-aqpi-qfn
Join by Phone: (US) +1 406-840-4967 PIN: 380 600 386#

Greenspace Equity Advisory Board Meeting Agenda

  1. Call to Order, Introductions, Roll Call
    1. Stephanie Benavides (Greenspace Equity Program Administrator)
    2. Board Member Introductions
    3. Role of Advisory Board
    4. Review of Statutory Requirements

  2. Overview
    1. Rubric Explanation
    2. Breakdown of Applications Received (Types of Projects)
    3. Review Process (General Outcome)

  3. Considerations
    1. Limitations
    2. What facilities/costs are eligible?
    3. Other options for acquisition projects?
    4. Review comments/questions by Board members received.
    5. Other questions/comments for consideration?

  4. Next Steps
    1. Follow up with applicants
    2. ​Finalize selection of projects to recommend for funding
    3. Identify updates needed for next application round

  5. Adjournment

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March 11, 2024


June 10, 2024


Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, the Greenspace Equity Advisory Board meeting is open to the public; however, part of the meeting may be conducted in closed session pursuant to § 3-305(b)(3). During the open portion of the meeting, when invited by the Chair to participate, the public may comment on the discussion. Please contact Margaret Lashar at margaret.lashar@maryland.gov if you have questions.


Greenspace Equity Advisory Board Members:

Carolyn Muller - Chair
Municipal Park and Recreation

Senator Karen Lewis Young
Senate

Delegate Jackie Addison
House of Delegates

Robert (Bob) Branham
County Park and Recreation​

Keith Colston
Maryland Environmental Trust

Katie Lautar
Land Trust

Mxali Davidson-Roberts
Resident

Suzanne Ludlow
Resident

Savannah Winston
Resident

Mandela Echefu
Resident

Yuri Borovsky
Resident

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