⚠️Action Needed⚠️ Frederick County's Planning Commission will review proposed data center legislation this Wednesday, April 9th. 💬Submit written comments now to urge the Commission to prioritize community health, environmental safeguards and smarter zoning for data centers. 📄The current proposal: ❎Weakens noise and diesel generator restrictions. ❎Omits key sustainability requirements for energy and water efficiency. ❎Keeps "by right" zoning - instead of a more proactive floating zone approach recommended by the County's own Data Center Workgroup. April 9th - Planning Commission will review the Knapp/Young Bill. Submit comments to: planningcommission@frederickcountymd.gov. See links in comments to read full bill and access meeting agenda. Lets make sure Frederick plans smarter for our future. #SmartGrowth #frederickcountymd #PlanningCommission #datacenterdevelopment #envisionthefuture (fb)

Happening tomorrow (4/2). Renowned biologist shares how we can support native bees and community science. Plus, learn how to participate in the City Nature Challenge! (fb)