Environment Commission
Established by Resolution 21-02 and amended by Resolution 16-14, the Environment Commission recommends policies and programs to the Mayor and Council and city staff related to sustainability and the environment. Core to this mission is promoting a sustainable community through initiatives related to natural resource management, energy efficiency, watershed stewardship and protection, pollution prevention, and public education.
The commission also provides feedback and recommendations on areas of improvement for the city’s environmental programs and performance, as requested by the Mayor and Council, and maintains a list of expert contacts in the local community who can advise the city on topics related to the environment.
Learn more about the commission by reading its annual reports:
Members
The Environment Commission consists of nine Rockville residents with backgrounds in science, the environment, and education. Members serve three-year terms from the date of appointment and may be appointed to succeeding terms. Vacancies occurring before the expiration of a member’s term are filled for the remainder of the term by appointment of the mayor and confirmation by the council. One member is appointed chair by the mayor and confirmed by the council to serve a one-year term or until a successor takes office.
| Member | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| Will McClain, Chair | Feb. 1, 2026 |
| Jen Hawse | April 1, 2027 |
| Deborah Landau | Jan. 1, 2028 |
| Cindy McCabe | Oct. 1, 2028 |
| Sasha Mushegian | Nov. 1, 2025 |
| Bijal Patel | Oct. 1, 2027 |
| Clark Reed | Feb. 1, 2026 |
| Pavitra Srinivasan | Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Summer White | Feb. 1, 2026 |
Committees
To better fulfill the role of the commission, the Watersheds Committee, Energy Committee, and Climate Action Committee were created. These groups meet independently of the full commission and work to achieve goals in each project area. Committees may help conduct research, review best practices, organize outreach events, and provide additional perspectives on topics of interest to the commission. Interested individuals who live, work, or play in Rockville are invited to participate in any or all of the committees and may contact the commission’s staff liaison for more information and meeting dates.
Contact
Staff Liaison
Amanda Campbell
Public Works Department
Environmental Management Division
240-314-8871
acampbell@rockvillemd.gov
Meeting Info
Meets Monthly
Every First Thursday
7 p.m.
Meeting Location
Virtual via Webex