Keep La Plata Beautiful

07/22/2026

What would you like the Town of La Plata to focus on?

We need your input to help us make upcoming planning and budgeting decisions.

Invitations have been sent to randomly selected households asking for feedback via the National Community Survey. In a few weeks, we'll open the survey to all residents.

If you would like to receive an email notification for this community-wide survey, register now to become a part of La Plata’s digital sounding board: polco.us/n/res/signup

Thank you for sharing your voice!

07/22/2026

Just a friendly reminder...

Selected households have received invitations to participate in The National Community Survey, and we want to hear from you. If you were invited, please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
If you did not receive an invitation, stay tuned! Watch our social media for announcements, or sign up to be notified when the community-wide survey is ready: polco.us/n/res/signup

06/30/2026

Just a reminder – La Plata’s National Community Survey will go live in a few days!

Randomly selected households will receive invitations in their mailboxes soon. If you aren't selected for this initial survey effort, a community-wide survey will also be available in a few weeks.

To become a member of La Plata’s digital sounding board and get notified when the community-wide survey is live, follow this link and create a Polco profile: polco.us/n/res/signup

Thank you for helping to move our community forward!

06/30/2026

Download your free toolkit to celebrate sustainably! 💚♻️💧🌼

The Bay Responsible Initiative's Aim
is to celebrate Maryland’s history while protecting its future. Being Bay Responsible means recognizing that how we gather, celebrate, and commemorate matters to the health of the Chesapeake Bay and all of us who depend on it.

It means planning events with intention, reducing waste, refilling instead of tossing, composting and recycling what we use, and choosing local, Bay-friendly food and materials whenever possible.

Events that meet Bay Responsible guidelines are recognized for their commitment to stewardship, demonstrating that celebrating Maryland’s history and culture can—and should—leave a positive environmental legacy.

https://mdbayresponsible.com/

06/26/2026

Hello, neighbors!

In just a few days, the Town of La Plata will launch The National Community Survey. Randomly selected households will receive mailed survey invitations over the next few weeks. If you receive an invite, please follow the instructions and share your input! Your feedback will help us make important plans for our future.

If you aren't selected for this initial survey effort, we'll also share a community-wide survey soon. To become a member of the Town’s digital sounding board and get notified when this community-wide survey is available, follow this link and register for a Polco profile: polco.us/n/res/signup

Thank you for helping to create a better community for all!

05/31/2026

So great to spend a beautiful day with friends at the CSM Naturefest! We teamed up with Southern Maryland Audubon Society (SMAS), Port To***co River Conservancy , and Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter to help birders of all ages do a practice bird count. We may have mentioned La Plata's permanent FIRST Bird City Maryland status and College of Southern Maryland 's permanent FIRST Bird City Campus a time or two...or twenty. Special thanks to Elizabeth Lynne Wheeler for getting us all organized, and to Tracy Stuller and Neighborhood Creative Arts Center for the invite!

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

Talking trees with ISA-certified arborist Tim Hutzley

04/17/2026

Support your community-based food systems -- shop at your farmers market! For bonus sustainability points, bring reusable bags and containers.

Looking for ways to adopt more sustainable practices in your everyday life or business? Check in with Sustainable La Plata and Sustainable Maryland!

https://sustainablemaryland.com/

04/12/2026

Looking for ways to win in your sustainable lifestyle? Play Sustainability Bingo!

Sustainable Maryland

Welcome to Earth Month! Here's a bingo board to help you track your sustainable actions through the month.