Spring 2025 Rain Check Rebate Contractor Training
Posted March 8, 2025
Are you a landscape professional interested in learning how to plan, design, construct and maintain Rain Check Rebate practices? If so, join us on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 for Day 1 of the Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate Contractor Training at the Clean Water Partnership (CWP) in Largo, MD!
New this year: The training will include information on conservation landscaping, now an approved Rain Check Rebate practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and take advantage of rebate incentives!
Click here to register for FREE or visit https://raincheck_april2025.eventbrite.com/. Don’t forget to spread the word!
New Leadership at the LID Center: A Legacy of Innovation Continues
Posted March 7, 2025
Under Neil’s leadership, the LID Center has worked with communities nationwide to advance innovative water management solutions, complete over 450 grants and projects, and foster partnerships that drive sustainable development. Neil will continue to support the organization as Associate Executive Director, focusing on special projects and playing an advisory role.
Stepping into the role of Executive Director is Emily Clifton, who has been a key member of the LID Center for 14 years. Emily brings extensive expertise in sustainable stormwater practices, community-based green infrastructure, and policy development, along with a deep commitment to the LID Center’s mission. With her leadership, the LID Center has doubled in size, expanding from 7 to 16 staff members, enabling the organization to serve more communities and enhance its impact.Please join us in thanking Neil for his invaluable contributions and welcoming Emily into this leadership role as the LID Center continues to advance innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Help Shape Flood Solutions in Your Community!
Posted February 26, 2025
Join the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), DC HSEMA, DOEE, and Prince George’s County for a FREE in-person community workshop focused on flood resilience and environmental solutions in your neighborhood.
- Learn about Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) and how it can reduce flooding.
- Share your experiences & ideas to help shape community-driven solutions.
- Participate in hands-on activities to identify flood challenges & opportunities.
- Enjoy FREE refreshments & receive a gift card for attending!
Workshop Dates & Locations:
- Arundel Canal – March 3 | Sis’s Tavern (6–8 PM)
- Watts Branch – March 4 | Oakcrest Community Center (6–8 PM)
- Oxon Run – March 10 | Hillcrest Heights Community Center (6–8 PM)
Open to residents, business owners, and local organizations in the watershed. Bring your friends & neighbors!
For more information, visit www.mwcog.org/bgi.
Somerset, MD Continues to Lead in Sustainability with Stormwater Solutions from Rainplan
Posted October 31, 2022
In partnership with Rainplan and their online platform, the LID Center has developed a stormwater master plan that residents of Somerset, Maryland can use to discover impactful water solutions to help mitigate property damage and prevent pollutants from entering the neighboring watershed.
Click here to read the press release and learn more.
Fall 2022 Rain Check Rebate Contractor Training
Posted October 10, 2022
Are you a landscape professional interested in learning how to plan, design, construct and maintain Rain Check Rebate practices? If so, join us on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 for Day 1 of the Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate Contractor Training at the Department of the Environment (DoE) in Largo, MD!
Click here to register for FREE or visit https://raincheck_october2022.eventbrite.com/. Don’t forget to spread the word!
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Fundamentals and Design 1st Edition
Posted September 28, 2022
Excellent information on in the field and the laboratory GSI techniques in one easy to use reference.
Click here for details and to purchase your copy today!
8th annual Green Summit
Posted September 20, 2022
Save the date for the PGC Department of the Environment (DoE) 8th annual Green Summit on October 22nd! Join DoE Saturday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a FREE event at the Kentland Community Center for a day full of family-friendly activities, green vendors, workshops, music and fun that highlight how we can all make a difference to protect and preserve our environment.
Click here to register and learn more or visit http://doesummit2022.eventbrite.com.
The LID Center is seeking RFPs
Posted May 12, 2022
The Low Impact Development Center, Inc. (LID Center) is pursuing the following RFA: EPA-I-OW-OWM-22-01. We are evaluating and then selecting subcontractors, consultants, and partners to be on our team through a competitive process that is compliant with EPA procurement requirements for grants. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in pursuing this opportunity with the LID Center and would like to obtain our RFP. Proposals are due to the LID Center by 12:00 pm on June 12, 2022.
Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate Program Intern
Posted April 25, 2022
The Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust), a non-profit organization that promotes public participation in the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, seeks a programmatic intern for the year for approximately 24 hours per week. This position will play an important role in assisting the Trust’s programmatic team with the administration of the Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate Program and grant-related administrative tasks. Learn more about the position here.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Headquarters Parking Lot Retrofit
Posted May 7, 2021
Neil Weinstein from the LID Center was part of the volunteer planning and design team for the LID retrofit of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) headquarters parking lot in Reston, Virginia. For more about the project click here to read the article published in the Water Environment Federation November 2020 Stormwater Report.
Clean Water Partnership: Mentor Protégé Program Business Outreach Event
Posted April 20, 2021
The Clean Water Partnership (CWP) is excited to announce that the 5th cohort of The Clean Water Partnership Mentor Protégé and Emerging Landscaper’s Program will begin in July!
CWP will host a virtual business outreach event and informational session for the upcoming cohort on May 4, 2021 at 5:30PM. For more information click the flyer or visit The Clean Water Partnership. Register for this free event here!
Student Environmental Alliance Green Career Fair 2021
Posted February 22, 2021
Our very own Sarah Emrich, participated in this year’s Student Environmental Alliance Green Career Video Series which aims to educate the youth about the many career paths available that will benefit their environment and community.
Click here or visit https://youtu.be/2vAZXMvdGlcto to listen to Sarah describe her experience as an Environmental Engineer!
Congratulations Emily Clifton!
Posted November 11, 2020
The LID Center would like to congratulate Emily Clifton on her new title of Associate Executive Director. Emily joined the LID Center in 2011 as a Senior Environmental Planner. Through her leadership and dedication she has procured and executed many exciting and important projects while also strengthening client and community relationships. Emily is an integral part of shaping and securing our organization’s future.
October 16th is National Boss’s Day!
Posted October 15, 2020
LID Center staff would like to recognize our director Neil Weinstein for being a thoughtful, fair, exemplary leader. He has run the LID Center for over 22 years with much success. It is a pleasure to work for him (although he would say “with” him). He even has a good sense of humor, which is why we made this cartoon of him. Thank you Neil, for all that you do in making the LID Center a great place to work!
International Low Impact Development Conference (Virtual)
Posted July 7, 2020
Come see Emily Clifton present (virtually) our Green Infrastructure Climate Adaptation Plan for Mt. Rainier, Maryland and participate in the closing plenary on the future of LID.
Click here to learn more or visit https://www.lidconference.org/.