The Green Committee was recently authorized in 2007 Russett's Board of Directors to research and identify cost effective GREEN projects to sustain the community and it's natural environment, purchase environmentally friendly products/materials, work with the county on new storm water management techniques, look at rain garden/landscape sustainability ideas and other energy saving ideas for both homeowners and the common areas.
Subject to the direction of the Board of Directors, the committee will provide oversight and recommendations that promote “Green” community projects and ideas.
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Russett Green Day Event Video from 02MAY2009
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Anne Arundel County Police and Department of Public Works at Green Day
 
On a regular basis, the Green Committee will research and evaluate Green initiatives, new ideas and report their findings to the Board of Directors for consideration.
Committee Members:
- Tim Reyburn, (Chair/Liaison)
- Anne Bates
- Michelle Neyers
- Michele Floam
- Rob Newman
- Julian King
- Jana Puffenberger
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Accomplishments so far:
New energy efficient thermostats for community center.
Community wide storm drain "save the bay" marking project.
Rain Barrel and Rain Garden ideas.
Updating of grass/turf lawn maintenence standards.
Long Term Plans:
Storm Water Management pond conversions to rain garden/water infiltration systems.
Acquire LEED certification for the Community Center (CC) and Bathhouse (BH).
Perform Energy audits on CC and BH.
Future projects include making lawn care in neighborhoods more environmentally
friendly, provide education programs for homeowners on recycling, lawn care,
and how to make our community more energy efficient.
View Important Documents concerning the Green Committee.
View Green Committee meeting notes.
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