Howard EcoWorks is a non-profit organization in Columbia, MD. EcoWorks’ mission is to empower an under-served workforce to respect and restore our natural systems for future generations. EcoWorks has multiple positions open including a new staff position, Operations Director, and five positions for a 9-month crew that will start March 1. Please visit our web-site for…
Howard EcoWorks’ mission is to empower an under-served workforce to respect and restore our natural systems for future generations. We design, install and maintain small best management practices, primarily rain gardens and conservation landscapes, throughout Howard County, MD. These projects are installed through our workforce development programs, primarily Restoring the Environment and Developing Youth (READY),…
Howard EcoWorks (HEW) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop a workforce to undertake environmental improvement projects in Howard County, MD. HEW is seeking a Workforce Manager to assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of human resources operations and administration of HEW workforce programs. The Workforce Manager will be responsible for the personal…
Howard EcoWorks is developing a workforce to undertake environmental improvement projects in Howard County. Howard EcoWorks has a partnership with the Howard County Department of Corrections to grow native plants for restoration projects. Excess stock is being sold this fall to fundraise for our efforts. Bulk discounts are available with great prices for a selection…
Sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) contribute pathogens, nutrients and other contaminants to surface waters across the state. According to the MD Dept. of Environment, between 2005-2015, more than 9,000 SSOs discharged approximately 900 million gallons of raw untreated sewage into MD streams. Of these, 40% were reported to be caused by blockages of grease, rags and…
With funding from the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, the Center for Watershed Protection, Hirschman Water and Environment and Lori A. Lilly Environmental Solutions worked with Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) to prepare two Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination videos and a Field Guide for Coastal Plain communities. Video 1 – Identifying Illicit Discharges…