WORKING FOR YOU — AND WITH YOU — TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
ENVISION FREDERICK COUNTY is a non-profit, non-partisan organization founded on the principle that informed public discourse and active engagement of individuals and groups in our civic life are essential to our mutual well-being and prosperity.
Founded by committed community advocates with a record of service to our community, Envision Frederick County will engage the community in discussion, education, and action within four strategic imperatives.
MISSION
Advancing a Sustainable, Resilient Community through Civic Engagement
“If we envision it, we can achieve it.”
2025–2026
Envision Frederick County has been working hard the past year to engage county residents on matters that impact our land, culture, and character.
In Maryland’s fastest growing county, we’re staying on top of the issues that you need to know about and offering ways to get involved. We’re advocating for action when necessary, to ensure a sustainable and resilient community for all.
We have been busy.
In 2025, we:
- Organized volunteers to raise awareness about the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project that would install a 70 mile, 500kV high-voltage power line through private homes, farms, and businesses to power Virginia data centers;
- Provided tools for residents to engage in the Maryland Public Service Commission’s permitting process;
- Raised concerns about PJM, the regional transmission organization that manages Maryland’s electric grid and the rising energy costs to consumers;
- Strengthened coalitions within the county and across the state to call for cost-benefit analysis of data centers;
- Aided local communities and groups to better prepare for engaging in the legislative process around data centers;
- Tracked local legislation, proposed zoning changes, and county-wide plans,
and;
- Advocated for sound policies and funding that protect human health and the environment.