Maryland League of Conservation Voters

The Maryland League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is a non-partisan, 501(c)(4) organization based in Annapolis, Maryland. The organization is a full-time, staffed entity governed by a volunteer board of directors. With 18 employees, Maryland LCV has a revenue of $2.5 million. Maryland LCV focuses on advocating for environmental protection through a variety of initiatives. They are known for their comprehensive yearly scorecard, which evaluates the environmental votes of state legislators and the Governor. The organization also works to educate the public and media about key actions of elected officials and closely monitors agencies and executive appointments. Maryland LCV actively lobbies for sound conservation laws at the state level, collaborating with other environmental groups to push for legislation such as the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act of 2009, Stormwater Management Act of 2007, Clean Cars Act of 2007, Healthy Air Act of 2006, and the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 2005. They also work to ensure environmental values are reflected in the state's budget priorities and have successfully saved millions of dollars for land conservation through Program Open Space. For more information about Maryland LCV, visit their website at mdlcv.org.