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An Analysis of the Metro System in Howard County
Our EcoAmabassador, Evan Borodin, reports on the Metro system in Howard County.
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Jun 22, 20232 min read


Clean Energy - Neighborhood Sun Partnership
Support a clean energy transition that is accessible to all. Climate change is rapidly changing the way we live, by affecting ecosystems...
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Jan 13, 20233 min read


2022 Wrapped
And with that the 2022 season comes to a close... We want to thank everyone who has supported us this past year, we couldn't have made...
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Dec 15, 20223 min read


Summer Biochar Blitz
Guest post by Abel Beyene, 2022 Sustainability Intern "I spent the past six weeks in a backyard burning wood to save the planet, as...
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Jul 25, 20222 min read


Asian Jumping Worms: A New Wave of Worm Invaders Threatening Temperate Forests
Before European colonization, there were no earthworms in regions north of New Jersey stretching to Washington state. The Ice Age wiped...
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Dec 23, 20213 min read


Why Soils Matter in Environmental Restoration
By Mary Gumerov, Assistant UpLift Crew Leader I didn't expect enrolling in "Intro to Soil Science" during my undergrad at Maryland would...
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Nov 22, 20214 min read


Why Leaves Are Not Litter
By Mary Gumerov, Assistant Uplift Crew Leader We often discuss how native plants support pollinators, strengthen the local ecosystem, and...
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Nov 3, 20212 min read


Where are They Now? Alex Booth
Alex Booth may have ended their time as a READY Crew Member in 2019, but the knowledge and skills they gained with EcoWorks continues to...
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Oct 26, 20212 min read


Seeds of Change: A Returning Citizen's Success Story
Passing by the looming, barbed-wire-rimmed walls of a correctional facility, the average citizen may conjure images of heartless,...
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Oct 19, 20214 min read


Nandina: The Invasive Bird-Killing Shrub and Its Alternatives
By Mary Gumerov, Assistant Uplift Crew Leader Nandina, also known as Heavenly Bamboo, is a decorative evergreen shrub ubiquitous across...
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Oct 11, 20212 min read


Protecting Vulnerable Populations from Floods - Part 1
Hurricane Ida brought record rainfall and lethal flooding on 9/1/2021 across the Eastern seaboard. A dozen people died in their...
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Sep 6, 202110 min read


Paddock Pointe, Laurel, Howard County, MD: Rip-Rap Chinking to Bring Perennial Stream to Surface
This is a guest blog from Mark Burchick of Environmental Systems Analysis, Inc.
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Oct 1, 20203 min read


The Time for Green Jobs is Now
It seems like the world has gone topsy-turvy since I published my last blog, An Environmental Restoration Workforce for the Future, on...
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Apr 20, 20203 min read
What Does "Non-Profit" Mean?
As I pointed out in my previous blog entry, non-profit does not mean no-profit. Nor does it mean unprofitable. In this discussion, I am...
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Mar 31, 20202 min read


An Environmental Restoration Workforce for the Future
This blog first appeared on the Hirshman Water & Environment, LLC website: https://hirschmanwater.com/an-environmental-restoration-workfo...
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Mar 11, 20204 min read


Profit and Loss: The Business of Non-Profit
Thoughts towards the financial responsibilities of a non-profit from Howard Ecoworks Deputy Director Don Tsusaki Does non-profit mean...
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Mar 6, 20201 min read


What is a weed?
In the time I’ve spent as a crew member working with Howard Ecoworks, this is a question that I’ve faced in a number of ways. New crew...
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Jan 15, 20202 min read


Reflections on Watershed Restoration from Oregon to Ellicott City, Climate Change and Adaptation
My professional career for the past 15 or so years has revolved around environmental restoration. I’ve typically worked at watershed...
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Jan 15, 202012 min read
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