[RP TownTalk] Support a Trash Free Maryland!

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Greetings from AWS!

**Alert!**  We promise we're not ignoring you if you've tried to contact us recently!
 Unfortunately our servers crashed earlier this week and we lost all access to our
e-mail accounts.  We're working to restore everything now and hopefully will be 
back up and running by the end of the week, but there's a possibility we won't be
able to recover any e-mails from Friday, March 11th on.  If you have any immediate
needs, feel free to call the office at 301-699-6204.   Thanks and sorry for any 
inconvenience!

We need your help: ask legislators to pass the Maryland Bag Bill out of committee!

Last week we had excellent hearings on the Maryland Bag Bill [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfC48h5RJ5xo92OO9hmPEbPnfiy8JTd1RN2ZalEhU_gtyKxQpi6Aa5kPlAYuwHI72HmKbc9ukoWYaKs9UqW9EQjkN7B5EL5hNGI=]
in both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly.

Trash Free Maryland alliance members and other proponents had a wealth of information
on our side:

* Alice Ferguson Foundation [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfCofiG0UDrgbUpEuCkI3mNgpLMmE1GHHSoXSGxrxdjKFQahI_85VC4B0f8JTV23oQhwtn4FTeiC0tKrfwayMCgI8n8Q5iHJeqRln_X5bZ2JM1y2CqO5QqL-dx3DPQJZYLD9x6JseiNGjzhPWwkG6ufi7Cico6HmpIY=]
reported polling data on the impact of DC's Bag Bill [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfDjJsvqIfZtTgNDESKq3nmT95_sw9Ma2RMIASTsOwEGU8iTQYnbxy3K-Xth8iaIIhEJzpitWUbEy2vQyqfzhLbly-yXCbs5lNSc2yT-NoB6uXkMAae5HMqkqY2ZXiBxQ9ho_PO7C_jeRWh_PvJliEJRuSPtf_TbeFU=]
-- 78% reported either positive or no impact to their business and 75% of DC residents
reported using fewer single-use plastic bags.
* DC estimated an 80% reduction in bag use after the Bag Bill [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfCiLLpIyMtDeqTa2_DCPgk5BUb2Wqm6Yxc4aXpMGvV__wL5JZAOserPcX89rTKu4oV8eR7aYUeEQAUriqpBghPRgEd12XGjYZC0fJmmsEeZSl0zPLdc5JTkE-42Mi1nHkEITuWZbnTenXQQ5Ll9Hkky]
-- from 270 million bags in 2009 to 55 million bags in 2010.
* AWS noted that there is no such thing as a free bag -- instead the cost of purchasing
bags is passed on to the consumer via higher prices.  AWS estimates the "hidden 
cost" of bags at $15 to $37.50 got each Marylander [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfBAZlk2UqVJfMMfb-_fGHvjpNQXOwCJUJbHM9NIDEk6fD-DlrkXtJtDNZSdBc0wGJA-qxeGakJzaLu7hYkDb21KAv2SCp5EjdRgely-XDCU4OCw7X5b9HjOaIFnhoNN8croFbJ40JaPqVcgB5EC8kmOGpfAZUP5neUav_ZN-ZGFHQaAtvv8PxWZxnUz2unwCtytQO26D1hQgQ==].
 The Bag Bill is pro consumer because it exposes this hidden cost and allow the 
customer to avoid it.  Unlike a tax, the bag fee can be avoided [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfBc3P8MlANSGPJX4gMzLuPknH-WmfSMIBI7WAx964hNYDlU8k2OuoraLa6uGXvUsXRYvLwpI5g6h5-Iea-Y_mbgpP9Em-Q1GP5r6ez9f0LJSz-TOj0K9jnxwsZAOSc7vWsH9prkWkL8DweF5cDPFH8EMeJnXEuFfJkz0uI_cqSlvseFyXj3oPIi]
-- if you don't want to pay the bag fee, you never have to!

How can you help?

Easy!  Use this Bag Bill Action Alert [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfD3ymAHlbnD0ID5DzpxXWeGAM1wU3gZjGL9dDDNlrGpgh4Pia_pykzozjYilfZ04zuZTDY2Xy12msiBpvHm4aVFCIcuQspjf9BnWokeCb88aixanyc5_DAupM1wQBQ9WKk_TxFP3yWb6huc17kGf4S-PX6ie-SbCMMtPQvY3cTteg==]
to contact your legislators and ask them to ensure that SB 602 and HB 1034 are voted
out of committee.

You can also e-mail Senate and House leadership directly (click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfAZ2Gwc2ggqSmWSGm-cBa6_Iam_4tKEQS53Go8ZF7IGGz_KjjtN9McEGsjXu7PyqDv-A8nCRWSk5N4Yx4A-gXsTpmPBcoxHrdUGVWheB7ESpiMoOLfqx_Z2zyiFcXVmRWOMxCCSvFDZS_kGso2uYOpbG4nhjEEXESfGxZqsROKdi5jhnwKchxuwNzghV44yFsT2xfhvOff44F30WZqELYHt]
for their addresses). We need your voice to help make it happen!

Highlights for some exciting upcoming events:

Happy Hour at Red Palace on H Street in DC with Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Red Palace in Washington, DC

Click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfAZmvbfce5NbMw1vlDqLSynhUkPO_QBuLL9unErSO-jR7NgMO-Srl3vOO1IIZ5FMQME2qUOTZX57IqUghbnj3Cw7xBdd8H_A8EYwAYOcC0y9XFK2TBn3RM0i0XUdHq-J9N9iKA5ewNYH3o97l4M6Q4oALLIfBSNQFaKpyXJ-x_AQ9Yimo35LijhhURncCzMFKVY2HiQwhXcAWSZXxsMdJF9_nNhLIm5P5D2Ur8R1Ky61SrhheV-v461etGiav6WBl3YBVciY-3NidKvHZboZknCAXOkoHPgN193azN2WPAsiqQPemWgd6fjGBwr3MpZjExdiXV4ynXB7g==]
for more information on specials and their exclusive Earth Day events!

Artists for the Anacostia

30% of proceeds will benefit Environmental Education, Stewardship, and Advocacy 
programs at AWS.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Eastern Market in Washington, DC

Click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfAAnAsPhiEsVysOAtiJz_b8EJWAO9LneZkDKqiVXX1GIchT5eEcFk_xXxLaJCIB9uvyhj02YAl6BZV_D2lESv_iDgs0nune_wAh6OHtkbtymYgNtqVCVzSZoroeHulTHfYd75mlj8AsV2aEIsMUNyHI]
for more information and to view the event flyer.

AWS Annual Earth Day Anacostia River Cleanup & Celebration

Saturday, April 9, 2011 | 8:30am - 2:00pm | 20 sites across the Anacostia Watershed

Click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfBBFrN5BfBE0p9hUSPR395yaibS1RgsPMgNEHjF1NwZ5ifq_4mVE9r-3Z1iseKHKQXfRPIYuoQvZDL4h9xSTZMz6xiVoiE1lINRaayAqOOBUG_FTq_zQPjkEp3PHRpSiKbavkyU--NQtsfdvbGzMYix]
for information on registering to volunteer and to view a map of our cleanup locations.

Earth Day Volunteer Registration [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfBBFrN5BfBE0p9hUSPR395yaibS1RgsPMgNEHjF1NwZ5ifq_4mVE9r-3Z1iseKHKQXfRPIYuoQvZDL4h9xSTZMz6xiVoiE1lINRaayAqOOBUG_FTq_zQPjkEp3PHRpSiKbavkyU--NQtsfdvbGzMYix]

We hope to see you at these events and thanks for your support of the Anacostia 
River!

The photo above was taken by AWS supporter Benjamin Weiner during a pontoon boat
 trip.  Have some great photos of the Anacostia River?  Share them with us!  E-mail
info at anacostiaws.org [mailto:info at anacostiaws.org].

Great Lakes Brewing Co. Happy Hour at the Red Palace [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfBdQRBf-0npX99Ps3hO03rPo5tFSxcb4MIMIUshWtHPupnEDD90MGGKC9n50L9urqBKGTJZ2STvwGdqoaojQz6SK7AIBSSUuDlc0kVhSNpDweMBjXn3O7YKluZjvf6VMq5su5937l2oD_E22KJ4Ess32jMqrtmwLha_xoyfZB52_eNxGtCzC1U2]

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Red Palace on H St. NE in Washington,
DC

Vernal Pool Workshop [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfDBgnlCy2rFHJgr0eXYPiWuDjOoZCsaDVvKkRInz7CrtVPl_TKBLeBNB0OCS3IWrPZRKSRZfOUFUZvLX2HpAdAQ_PBwxsUo_VWlnyGwxeICgLHW1F_seHu_VdwLTyCsQ2sdNun_I9xj4Soa6LXcAdb8]

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 | 10:00am - 3:00pm | US National Arboretum in Washington,
DC

Artists for the Anacostia [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfAAnAsPhiEsVysOAtiJz_b8EJWAO9LneZkDKqiVXX1GIchT5eEcFk_xXxLaJCIB9uvyhj02YAl6BZV_D2lESv_iDgs0nune_wAh6OHtkbtymYgNtqVCVzSZoroeHulTHfYd75mlj8AsV2aEIsMUNyHI]

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Eastern Market's North Hall in Washington,
DC

Invasive Plant Removal [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfC2IWqnUpu0cku1PqYiWBAPVD8bIYK8hvlVSAJqCV4PYTI2BWvpBafY09W54qDbAuCmqU2ZxrHa4Lyrj6JyxhAMqie3_XBW7tGxb01c6OXaOPTqjuT6ql7EV-teSoa3ZXE0iJATu79EDskWRr2F0TtzdHDK5qcyNCo=]

Thursday, March 24, 2011 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Ft. Dupont Park in Washington, DC

ARMR Project [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfD27xWD92pwzPOCifV7DdqG4MF_VDnjACfCaiPjzVCKlF08_lgAwA8Hrhop83ztu_ho_o6xV91ZPV8QqW10VyUtjww_W1yMyVY8Bf5W1ENGRIHfFLndj1IevOpLTSca5lylMrnw7OXO1w==]

Friday, March 25, 2011 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Near 38th Ave. Bridge in Hyattsville,
MD

Nash Run Trash Trap Cleanup [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfDbWQV0TwqO0MF7P4KdbYRU1nhsZJmMzlXZ2gKsFL_p8k0JRHfNc1omh_8hLwgSrk18L_Pps8EY908x_K6tKFkbBUSML6Gi4K_ThkCx1hF8We--JoBsY6MaVkHhx3-wguyxs8kMYZ3PKG4MriCZZVmeeR6NIxHEfO0=]

Saturday, March 26, 2011 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Anacostia Ave. NE & Douglas St. NE

Vernal Pool Outing [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfBTAm1oGYY0HYIzGsbmy_WkWlKQf3b7Zv1sJjlxExyoYS6rzthlWWE25Qu0TXddKT7tybPoXKZhS076Rz5V0VhT-Kxn5nhO7e7QELZWwwxVcvzCYEAZKH0OzTpq-6AGR_4Msi9PaBHZ31_h1gyszDmn]
Sunday, March 27, 2011 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Location TBD

Tree Planting Event [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfDhHQqjzDGSIJzlAjksjSrj1k94ybYjVVYe1m04nZejzz2w9lcXjq9sGV3qT8DJ3_temtz41RhJP6j5vj9ZhDUOCM_oMm2LqwSQquepp-oIr9pru_wGPOISnKVmJJoL2iBp87uL-wGIiQ==]

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Location TBD

Invasive Plant Removal [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfCtq817VzoGGOfjwuT4r-AQbScpV2nAdun4fv2lmOncvBC44p1Xjkwq6ZOS425CKR2w0N4tMfGSYwKSbaHUIZbc2OhNqNTQ3GYq-E8tU2BTpX9s0ABtkJnPEy7m6jnfG0P6quxSfIPlYCXSfYU2gEOMXRnfMXcd6hI=]

Thursday, March 31, 2011 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Magruder Park in Hyattsville, MD

Earth Day Cleanup & Celebration [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfBBFrN5BfBE0p9hUSPR395yaibS1RgsPMgNEHjF1NwZ5ifq_4mVE9r-3Z1iseKHKQXfRPIYuoQvZDL4h9xSTZMz6xiVoiE1lINRaayAqOOBUG_FTq_zQPjkEp3PHRpSiKbavkyU--NQtsfdvbGzMYix]

Saturday, April 9, 2011 | Cleanup at 9:00am at 20 sites along the Anacostia River
| Celebration at 12:00pm at Bladensburg Waterfront Park in Bladensburg, MD

Native Plant Walk [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=j45zftn6&et=1104841256267&s=6585&e=001catGfsWyTfCnE6RF-prmA3SWv4pYrQ9YOWnU-K1bRsprxCL56W7oeAvN7AQTpRe1uvqGrBMdWaYnvQQsQ6qemI75m8YsW1v6F-aR-Mq9kHVBUI4jTmxnmE4jW3OsjxB__g9Yip5Rcnvpj4LT18-LCeCMF2OVlPoVMuUHnNmyfqnXVOa4F7GQlClD2SUmoE_kPv_sywKwyeg=]

Saturday, April 16, 2011 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Ft. Dupont Park in Washington, DC
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