The Maryland Department of the Environment is hosting the Clean Water Innovations Trade Show to bring businesses together with local governments, developers and other stakeholders to find cost-effective, innovative and efficient ways to reduce polluted stormwater runoff and improve water quality in local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. At this event, Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown will also present the 2012 Smart, Green and Growing Sustainable Infrastructure and Innovation in Stormwater Management Award.

Who

Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown; MDE Secretary Robert M. Summers; approximately 300 representatives from federal, state and local agencies; stakeholder groups; and water quality businesses. The tradeshow will feature 40 exhibitors specializing in environmentally-friendly clean water business solutions.

When

Wednesday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Awards presentation at 12:30 p.m.

Where

Maryland Department of the Environment headquarters at Montgomery Park auditorium, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Why

The one-day event allows green vendors to exhibit products and services for environmentally-sensitive site design and restoration of wetlands, streams and other ecosystems.

Trade Show Schedule

10:00 a.m.: Trade Show exhibits open

Noon: Lunch begins; Trade Show exhibits close

12:30 p.m.: Formal program with Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown

1:00 p.m.: Exhibitor presentations begin

1:30 p.m.: Trade Show exhibits re-open

3:00 p.m.: Trade Show ends