It was a long time coming, but we are finally there. Our Region just launched the latest EPA Greenversation and I am so proud of my management for taking the plunge! Indeed, it was a hard road and lots of new ground to cover but we are finally there….or are we? Now we need toRead… Read more »
“It is not the critic who counts, not the person who points out how the strong one stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the one in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly…who knows the great enthusiasms,Read… Read more »
Leading government into the land of wikis, blogs and social media isn’t easy….an article by Jill R. Aitoro that recently appeared in the October issue of Government Executive is right on target. In the face of the staggering statistics on the number of people on the web and the incredible potential to “crowd-source” ideas (insteadRead… Read more »
ok, When I grew up, there were rules…We were masters of our craft, not a jack of all trades. Masters did the things they were good at and were called upon for advice. Life was simple and We were happy. That was Modernism. Today, the “rules” have changed, so much so that anything is possible,Read… Read more »
A huge effort is underway to help improve the water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and its local tributaries. This is likely to be an awesome task, bringing together all aspects of water protection and respect for the environment. A new website has more details and links to all of the partners involved so far.Read… Read more »
So, everyday, I get a quote from the Einstein widget at widgetbox.com. Today, the quote was, “As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it.” At first, this seemed to be a rather negative statement and I felt a little resentment. Why would a genius like Einstein believe that moreRead… Read more »
So, I took Don Jacobson’s advice and read Mario’s Blog Post Inspired Versus Required and came away with a my choice to inspire not only those around me, but to keep myself inspired as well. To continue to remind myself of our mission and to be the example of how not to be afraid ofRead… Read more »
And if you were the only one in your office who had web software, the volume would be staggering!! Or, is it just about managing expectations. When folks see the web, they inevitably believe that it is someone else’s information. They are not connected to it, just being serviced by it. I guess that’s aRead… Read more »
Can you imagine? The Anacostia River is one of only two in the Nation that have been designated as “impaired by trash”. How odd is that? The community around the Bladensburg Waterfront Park in Bladensburg, MD thought it was a distinction they’d rather not have and got together last week to remove 59 tons ofRead… Read more »
This week, take a moment and look at how you use water everyday. There are a ton of opportunities to save water and $$!! by fixing leaky pipes, faucets and toilets. For more tips on how to conserve water, check out the Mid Atlantic Region Water Protection Division’s website at http://www.epa.gov/reg3wapd/index.htm