The Eastern Shore is ground zero for the effects of climate change in Maryland. Fortunately, the Eastern Shore is also home to some of the most active environmental champions. Join the Sierra Club, and the Maryland Legislative Coalition for a special event that highlights the plans for combatting the issues that specifically affect the Shore, but are relevant to all of Maryland. The Summit spans two days, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm each day. Master of Ceremonies – Matt Pluta, Choptank Riverkeeper and Director of Riverkeeper Programs, Shore Rivers Facilitators – Susan Olsen, Chair, Sierra Club, Lower Eastern Shore Group Monica O’Connor, Maryland Legislative Coalition, Climate Justice Wing Cecilia Plante, co-chair, Maryland Legislative Coalition Day 1 Featured Speakers – Senator Cheryl Kagan, Montgomery County Senator Sarah Elfreth, Anne Arundel County Delegate Dana Stein, Baltimore County Delegate Brooke Lierman, Baltimore City Delegate Lorig Charkoudian, Montgomery County Delegate Vaughn Stewart, Montgomery County Day 2 Featured Speakers – Mark Posner, Sierra Club Maryland Chapter Legislative Chair Martha Ainsworth, Chair, Maryland Sierra Club Zero Waste Team Kristen Harbeson, Political Director Maryland League of Conservation Voters Nina Cardin, Director, Maryland Campaign for Environmental Rights Monica Brooks, Concerned Citizens Against Industrial CAFOs Emily Frias, Chesapeake [...]