Region 3

Featured Region 3 Resources:

Pennsylvania Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
This manual for environmentally preferable operation and maintenance of government buildings and associated grounds is designed to help carry out the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Executive Order 1998-1 to "incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into [Executive Agencies'] ... operations."
Source: Pennsylvania Department of General Services' Property Management
http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/dgs/cwp/view.asp?Q=118184&A=363

Maryland Science Safety Manual
The development of this Science Safety Manual was a joint effort between the MD Science Supervisors Association and MD State Department of Education. The safe management, handling and disposal of chemicals is addressed in this chapter.
Source: MD State Dept Ed and MD Science Supervisors Association
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/science/safety/chemicals.html

EPA Regional and State Asbestos Contacts
List of asbestos contacts in the EPA Regional Offices and the States.
Source: EPA - Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/regioncontact.html

Pennsylvania What Schools and Day Cares Should Know About Lead in Drinking Water
Fact sheet with information about lead in drinking water and what these facilities can do to reduce the risk of lead contamination in drinking water.
Source: Pennsylvania - Department of Environmental Protection
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/watermgt/wc/subjects/cvmp/default.htm

Pennsylvania Model Green Buildings
The Council provides information on green building, including: architecture, interior design, and planning. Links to other sustainable design resources are also provided.
Source: Pennsylvania Governor's Green Government Council
http://www.gggc.state.pa.us/gggc/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=151742

Maryland Water Saving Tips for Schools and Colleges
Water saving tips for schools and colleges broken out into general suggestions, building maintenance, kitchen and laundry areas, pool, and exterior areas.
Source: Maryland Department of the Environment - Water Conservation
http://www.mde.state.md.us/waterconservation/schools.asp

Virginia Environmental Endowment Mini-Grant Program
The Virginia Mini-Grant Program supports community-based efforts to strengthen environmental education and to promote stewardship of Virginia's waterways. These are intended to be one-time, start-up grants, and preference is given to modest local projects. Public and private schools (K-12) and nongovernmental, nonprofit community organizations in Virginia are eligible to apply for one-year awards up to $5,000.
Source: Virginia Environmental Endowment
http://www.vee.org/mini.cfm