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Friday, January 07, 2011

GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY TO HOST ‘MARYLAND FORWARD’ FORUM ON SUSTAINABILITY

ANNAPOLIS, MD  – Governor Martin O’Malley will convene the third in a series of five forums today to shape policy as Maryland continues to move towards a more sustainable future.  Tomorrow’s forum will focus on sustainability, bringing together stakeholders and experts, generating concrete actions and recommendations that support the Administration’s strategic goals.

Today’s “Maryland Forward” forum on sustainability will be held at Chesapeake College.  Lt. Governor Brown will open the session in the morning, along with Dr. Don Boesch President of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.  Governor O’Malley will facilitate a discussion in the afternoon surrounding the major recommendations from the day’s work sessions.

As Governor O’Malley prepares for a second term, the “Maryland Forward” forum series includes stakeholders and experts in five broad areas that have served as priority areas for the O’Malley-Brown Administration.  The forums gather the input of various stakeholders, including recommendations for legislative in areas including jobs and the economy; skills and education; sustainability; children and health; and public safety and security.

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