Purposeful Living with Miss ECO Sierra Leone 2016

When you drop any new idea in the pond of the world, you get a ripple effect. You have to be aware that you will be creating a cascade of change. Joel A. Barker.

Live a life with purpose.

Miss ECO Sierra Leone 2016 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss ECO Sierra Leone 2016 Cleans Up

Gree(n)tings everyone!!!

I hope you and yours are doing well. I've been doing great, all thanks to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On October 17th, I picked up trash and bottles to be recycled. Planet earth is our home in this lifetime, we need to keep it clean.

Miss ECO Sierra Leone 2016 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss ECO Sierra Leone 2016 Ruby B. Johnson

Be environmentally responsible in your home and community. We must incorporate eco-friendly practices in our lifestyle.

Miss ECO Sierra Leone 2016 Ruby B. Johnson

Ruby B. Johnson,
Your Miss Eco Sierra Leone 2016,
Salone's Eco Queen.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Interview on WBFF Fox45 Morning News

Gree(n)tings everyone!!!

I hope you and yours are doing well. I'm doing awesome, thanks be to God! I can't believe that 3 days from today I'll be on a plane heading to Ontario, California for the 2015 Miss Earth USA 2015 pageant to represent my beautiful Blue Crab state! My time of service as Miss Earth Maryland has been one of the greatest experiences of my life thus far, given me the opportunity to learn a lot as well as travel and meet amazing people. Now, I am looking forward to the experience in California and trusting God for favor in the final results on July 26th. This past Saturday, July 18th, I had a live interview on WBFF Fox45's Morning News in their Baltimore studios.

Miss Earth Maryland USA 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland USA 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

The TV interview was a success. I had a great time talking with Tony Pagnotti. Thanks to Fox 45, especially the Morning News producer, Marie Mandelberg, for having me and giving me the opportunity to talk about being Miss Earth Maryland, my Beauties for a Cause initiative, mining, and many more! Special thanks to all who tuned in to watch the interview via television or online. The full interview is posted on the Fox Baltimore website. Check it out!

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Miss Earth Maryland USA 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland USA 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

My outfit for the interview: bright orange jumpsuit! Did you know that orange is associated with joy and the tropics, and represents happiness, creativity, and determination? It's also a key color for Maryland's baseball team, Baltimore Orioles. The Baltimore oriole is our state bird!

Miss Earth Maryland USA 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Ruby B. Johnson,

Your Miss Earth Maryland 2015

Continuing the legacy of beauty and responsibility

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Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Tours Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station

Gree(n)tings everyone!!!

I hope you and yours are doing well. I've been busy getting ready for nationals but also continuing my service as Miss Earth Maryland exploring my beautiful state and advocating for my Beauties for a Cause project. I'm so excited that two weeks from today I'll be getting ready to head to California for the opportunity for the job of Miss Earth United States. I've been working a lot and smart as Miss Earth Maryland, and by God's grace I hope to continue this on a bigger platform as Miss Earth US. All modesty aside, I want this really bad but as a Christ-believer, I know it's in God's hands. If you'll like to follow my preparation and journey, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

On Monday, July 6, I took a tour of the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station in Derwood, Maryland. This is the first stop for all recycled materials and wastes in Montgomery County. Residents can also drop off various wastes such as electronics, batteries, yard waste, clothing and textiles, scrap metals, etc. Being in the recycling center reminded me of a mine processing plants because of the conveyor system, front-end loaders, trommels, etc. they use to transport, sort, and breakdown the materials. For foot safety, I wore my steel-toe boots to the plant. During the tour, I wore earplugs in the plant, because it is very loud in there with all the machines in operation. I am so proud to be a Montgomery County resident, a county that is environmentally- and socially-responsible. Special thanks to Mr. Edward Murtagh of GreenWheaton for taking me to the plant, showing me around, and explaining the processes in details.

Miss Earth Maryland Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson
Green Queen: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - The triangle in the recycling sign represents the Waste Hierarchy. The universal recycling symbol was created in 1970 by college student Gary Anderson as part of a contest tied to the very first Earth Day. Each arrow of the design represents one of the steps in the recycling process: collecting the recyclable goods after use, breaking them down and reforming them, and then packaging new products in the containers.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson
Panoramic view of recycling plant
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Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Here's a link of where recyclables and trash are received and processed in Montgomery County.



Ruby B. Johnson,

Your Miss Earth Maryland 2015

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Miss Earth Maryland Participates in Takoma Park's 2015 Independence Parade

Gree(n)tings everyone!!!

I hope you and yours are doing well. I've been busy getting ready for nationals but also continuing my service as Miss Earth Maryland exploring my beautiful state and advocating for my Beauties for a Cause project. I'm so excited that two weeks from today I'll be getting ready to head to California for the opportunity for the job of Miss Earth United States. I've been working a lot and smart as Miss Earth Maryland, and by God's grace I hope to continue this on a bigger platform as Miss Earth US. All modesty aside, I want this really bad but as a Christ-believer, I know it's in God's hands. If you'll like to follow my preparation and journey, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

On Independence Day, July 4th, I was scheduled to be one of the participants in Takoma Park's 126th Independence Day Celebration. This year, the city of Takoma Park celebrates its 125th birthday. The Independence Day Celebration in Takoma Park is believed to be one of the oldest along the Atlantic coast. Although I am not a resident of Takoma Park, I am proud to have attended high school in that area at Montgomery Blair. The events were planned, directed, and financed mainly by the efforts of the all-volunteer Takoma Park Independence Day Committee, with the cooperation of the Departments of the City of Takoma Park and the Mayor and Council.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

The parade was supposed to have started at 10 a.m. but Mother Nature had different plans and wanted to bless us with showers of blessings. Organizers delayed the start to 30-35 minutes and I had to resort to a backup plan for my transportation to accommodate the weather conditions. My car sponsor could not make it because of the heavy rain that morning, and did not want to mess up their vehicle. As a woman of the earth, I decided to make a way because the show must go on. So I decided to sit on the car door and wave to folks while driving the parade route. I lead the Division IV group at the parade. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of folks who came out for the parade after the rain stopped. I had a great time and what an honor to have been part of Takoma Park's Annual Independence Day celebration! My arms hurt from all the waving and cheeks from smiling but so worth it after seeing the excitement in the kids' faces and friendly folks in the crowd. Thank you for being amazing, Maryland. You made me more proud to be a Marylander and American on that day. Also, it was great seeing some familiar faces in the crowd, and got to interview with media folks talking about the Miss Earth US pageant, the work of MEO, and my time of service as Miss Earth Maryland.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

P.S.: I am very proud of the signs I used for my vehicle. I did them myself. Attention to detail is key for me so the colors were important; colors were brown (soil), green (earth), blue (U.S. flag), black (Maryland flag), red (U.S. and Maryland flags), and yellow (Maryland flag). I know and I've always been told that my handwriting is chicken scratch, so seeing this result is a masterpiece in my "humble" opinion. I put a lot of work in making it, so I was very determined to use it. I was amazed that the poster survived the heavy rain and fluctuating weather condition!

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Ruby B. Johnson,

Your Miss Earth Maryland 2015

Continuing the legacy of beauty and responsibility

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Miss Earth Maryland Attends GreenWheaton's 2015 Anniversary Gala

Gree(n)tings everyone!!!

I hope you and yours are doing well. I've been busy getting ready for nationals but enjoying every moment of it. I'm so excited that two weeks from today I'll be getting ready to head to California for the opportunity for the job of Miss Earth United States. I've been working a lot and smart as Miss Earth Maryland, and by God's grace I hope to continue this on a bigger platform as Miss Earth US. All modesty aside, I want this really bad but as a Christ-believer, I know it's in God's hands. If you'll like to follow my preparation and journey, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

On June 25th, I attended GreenWheaton's Anniversary Gala in Wheaton, Maryland. As their volunteer, I spent the first hour and half welcoming guests to the event; afterwards I joined the rest of the attendees. The purpose of this event was to celebrate their successes in four years of non-profit educational work and green initiatives in the Wheaton community, as well as serve as a fundraiser for their continuing efforts of living and working “green” into the future. I'm grateful for this wonderful organization because they gave me an opportunity to talk about my endeavors as Miss Earth Maryland, as well as my upcoming trip to compete for Miss Earth United States. Ms. Wendy, GreenWheaton Executive Director, also pleaded with guests to help contribute financially to my trip and expenses for nationals. I'm grateful for those that made donations, and well-wishers who are rooting for me to bring that crown to Maryland for the first time! I absolutely love my job as Miss Earth MD, and it feels great to know that folks support and appreciate the work you are doing!

Wendy Howard (GreenWheaton Executive Director) and Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Hank Dearden, III (Senior Director of Operations at Trees for the Future) and Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Overall, I had a great time. It was great to meet and mingle with folks working towards a sustainable Wheaton and all of Maryland, and learn about their initiatives. The foodie I am also really enjoyed the delicious food provided by the food sponsors. I even brought home some food after the event.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Ruby B. Johnson,

Your Miss Earth Maryland 2015

Continuing the legacy of beauty and responsibility

Help me compete at Miss Earth United States 2015. DONATE HERE

My Green Maryland - Montgomery County's Efforts Against Styrofoam Use

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I hope you and yours are doing well. I am doing great, thanks be to God! In today's edition of My Green Maryland, I'll be talking about styrofoam products, its environmental effects, and Maryland's actions towards them. Styrofoam is a closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam currently made for thermal insulation and craft applications. In the United States, the word styrofoam incorrectly refers to expanded (not extruded) polystyrene foam, such as disposable coffee cups, coolers, or cushioning material in packaging, which is typically white and is made of expanded polystyrene beads. The United States Environmental Protection Agency and International Agency for Research on Cancer have determined styrene as a possible human carcinogen. The National Bureau of Standards Center for Fire Research found 57 chemical by-products released during the combustion of expanded polystyrene foam. Studies show styrofoam products don't biodegrade and cannot be recycled.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson
Photo by Prince Zamira Photography

In previous posts, I have mentioned how my county, Montgomery County, is one of the most environmentally- and socially-responsible counties in Maryland. On January 20, 2015, the Montgomery County Council approved a ban of environmentally harmful styrofoam plates, trays, cups and carryout trays; the Council approved the ban by an 8-0 vote. The bill bans the use of all polystyrene foam food service products and the sale of polystyrene loose fill packaging (known as packing peanuts) starting Jan. 1, 2016 in Montgomery County. It also requires the county government and its contractors to use only compostable or recyclable "single-use disposable food service ware," such as plates, bowls, cups and eating utensils.The same requirement will go in to effect for private businesses on January 1, 2017, this includes sale of styrofoam containers in grocery stores. Among the items the bill covers: foam containers, plates, cups, trays and egg cartons. Products packaged outside the county for delivery to those in the food service business will be exempt from the ban, as will materials often used to package raw meat, seafood and poultry.

Styrofoam Foodware Products

The ban does not apply to Montgomery County Public Schools, but the system has already moved away from foam trays to paper ones, as of this school year. They do still have some foam cups and plates on the premises, but continue to seek cost-effective alternatives. Polystyrene foam comprises a quarter to as much as 40 percent of the floatable trash collected in the Anacostia River watershed. The tiny pieces it breaks into release toxic chemicals into the water, and absorb other chemicals--and then they are often eaten by fish and other aquatic life, polluting our food chain. Bravo, Montgomery County. I'm proud to call you my home county!

Ruby B. Johnson,

Your Miss Earth Maryland 2015

Continuing the legacy of beauty and responsibility

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Bethesda Magazine

Trash Free Maryland

My Green Maryland - Maryland Bans Microbeads in Personal Care Products

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I hope you and yours are doing well. I've been busy preparing for nationals in 3 weeks! It's finally July, Miss Earth United States month! In today's edition of My Green Maryland, I'll be talking about what microbeads are, their use on toothpaste and personal care products, and its environmental effects on marine life. Microbeads are tiny pieces of plastic, often less than a millimeter wide, usually made of polyethylene. They primarily serve as exfoliants in face washes and body scrubs, but also add color and texture to toothpastes, lip balms, moisturizing creams, and makeup. A single tube of face wash can contain more than 300,000 of the plastic beads, which are cheaper than other common natural exfoliants like apricot seeds, coconut husks, or diatomaceous earth.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johsnon

Microbeads are so small that they aren't caught by most water treatment plants, so they wind up in lakes, streams, and oceans. According to a report by New York's attorney general Eric T. Schneiderman, as many as 19 tons of microbeads could be discharged into the state's waterways each year. Assuming all Americans are dumping microbeads at that rate, 300 tons per year end up in US waterways. The beads, which can resemble fish eggs, are mistaken for food and ingested by fish and other marine animals. The plastic also acts as a sponge for toxins, soaking up pesticides, phthalates, and heavy metals and carrying them through the food chain. Tuna and swordfish are turning up with microbeads in their stomachs.

Microbeads

The movement to ban microbeads has really gathered steam because of concerns about their effects on human health. In March 2014, dental hygienist and blogger Trish Walraven sounded the alarm with an article about how she was finding "bits of blue plastic in my patients' mouths every single day." The plastic, she wrote, came from Crest toothpaste, and it was getting stuck in patients' gums. Now, dentists are concerned that the microbeads trap bacteria, possibly causing gingivitis. Procter and Gamble, which makes the toothpaste, insists that microbeads are safe, but has pledged to rid Crest products of plastic microbeads by next March. There are other concerns about ingesting microbeads—both from using products like toothpaste and from eating fish containing the plastic bits. The Environmental Working Group notes that the plastics that make up some microbeads are suspected to be hormone disruptors, so "eating them at your fish fry would not only lend an unpleasant texture to your beer-battered fish but could also add an unhealthy dose of estrogen-mimicking chemicals."

To know if your product contains microbeads, look for polyethylene on the list of ingredients; this is the most common type of microbead. Polyethylene isn't the same as polyethylene glycol. Other ingredients to watch out for: polypropylene, poly-e-terephthalate, and polymethyl methacrylate. Below are a few products that are microbead-free. The advocacy organization Beat the Microbead has more extensive product lists. Facing consumer pressure, several large cosmetics manufacturers have either already removed microbeads from their products or have pledged to phase them out. Johnson & Johnson, which makes Neutrogena, and L'Oréal, which owns Garnier, have pledged to remove the beads by 2017. Unilever phased polyethylene microbeads out of its products, including Dove and Axe soaps, earlier this year.

Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland signs HB 216, banning use of microbead products in Maryland

On May 12, 2015, Governor Larry Hogan signed into law HB 216, banning plastic microbeads as an ingredient in personal care products in Maryland. The law, sponsored by Delegate Dan Morhaim of Baltimore County, requires manufacturers to phase out the use of plastic microbeads in 2018 and bans the sale of products containing them at the end of 2019. These changes effectively require manufacturers to use natural alternatives like oatmeal, apricot stones, salt, and rice. With the agreement of the Personal Care Products Council, Maryland’s ban effectively closes this loophole. The law requires the Maryland Department of the Environment to establish regulations so that alternative exfoliants meet international standards to biodegrade in wastewater treatment plants and the marine environment, and for MDE to review the regulations periodically to ensure the strongest, most relevant standards are in effect.

Similar bans arose in other states in 2014, particularly after researchers found alarmingly high concentrations of microbeads in the Great Lakes. Illinois and New Jersey passed bans last year, but with loopholes for so-called biodegradable plastics like polylactic acid (PLA). Unfortunately PLA only biodegrades at extremely high heat, not in the cool temperatures of the water.

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Your Miss Earth Maryland 2015

Continuing the legacy of beauty and responsibility

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Mother Jones

Trash Free Maryland

My Green Maryland - What is Ecofeminism?

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I hope you and yours are doing well. I'm doing well, thanks be to God! In today's edition of My Green Maryland, I'll be talking about ecofeminism. As some of you may know, I graduated with a mining engineering degree from Virginia Tech but my minor was Women's Studies Leadership. Therefore, women's issues are very important to me as a woman and feminist. Being part of the Miss Earth organization and having this title as Maryland's Earth Ambassador, it has opened my eyes to so many things about life and I'm learning so much; this title is truly more than a sash and crown, it it is empowering me to live the Beauties for a Cause motto and lighting more fire under me to enlighten myself.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Ecofeminism embraces the idea that the oppression of women and the oppression or destruction of nature are closely connected. Elements of the feminist movement, the peace movement and the environmentalist and green movements can be seen in ecofeminism. The term was coined in 1974 from the French feminist Francoise d'Eaubonne's work, "Le féminisme ou la mort." Ecofeminists address issues like water pollution, deforestation, toxic waste dumping, agricultural development and sustainability, animal rights and nuclear weapons policies. Feminism can be defined as the thought and movement toward the political, economic and social equality of women and men. Ecology is the study of the relationship between human groups and their physical and social environments.

Woman + Nature = Ecofeminism

Some people credit the German zoologist Ernst Haeckel as the founder of the science of ecology. Others believe that the real founder of ecology was a woman -- Ellen Swallow. A renowned industrial and environmental chemist, Swallow was the first female student admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the institution's first female instructor. As a teacher and active ecologist, Swallow concerned herself with educating women about the environment in relation to their homes or homemaking while focusing on monitoring the quality of their water, air and nutrition.
In ecofeminist literature, ecofeminism is often described as the belief that environmentalism and feminism are intrinsically connected. Another definition suggests that discrimination and oppression based on gender, race and class are directly related to the exploitation and destruction of the environment.

Rachel Carson
American Biologist and Conservationist

Throughout many cultures, women have historically held the role of primary food, fuel and water gatherer for their families and communities. Because of this, they have also had a major interest in trying to prevent or undo the effects of deforestation, desertification and water pollution. The ecofeminist movement quickly gained momentum in the U.S. Ynestra King and activist Grace Paley were among the women who organized the "Women and Life on Earth" conference at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1980. After the success of a conference at Sonoma State University the following year, a group of eight women formed the first national ecofeminist organization, WomanEarth.

Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai
Ecofeminist, 2004 Nobel Laureate, and The Green Belt Movement Founder 

The Green Belt (Kenya), Chipko Movements (Himalayas and Northern India), and Love Canal (United States) all have one thing in common -- the leadership and activism of strong and persistent women. The study of ecofeminism started informally at conferences in the U.S., U.K. and Germany and though grassroots efforts in India and Africa. Today, courses and programs on ecofeminism are taught at universities and colleges worldwide.

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My Green Maryland - 5 Facts About The Free State

Gree(n)tings everyone!!!

I hope you and yours are doing well. I've been working hard but smart and preparing for Miss Earth US next month! So thankful to the Almighty to have this honor of representing my beautiful Maryland at the national level. For today's "My Green Maryland," I'll be sharing interesting things about what else but my amazing Maryland. If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram you may already be aware of some of these because I've shared them before. If you're not following me, do so NOW and stay updated with my time of service as Miss Earth MD and all the preparations for nationals.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson
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1. The National Aquarium is located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
2. Annapolis, Maryland's capital, is known as the sailing capital of the world.
3. Tilghman Island is home to the Skipjacks, the only commercial sailing fleet in North America.
4. Swallow Falls State Park near Oakland showcases Muddy Creek Falls. At 63 feet, it is the largest waterfall in Maryland.
5. Greenbelt was the first community in the United States built as a planned city. Greenbelt was an experiment in both the physical and social planning.

[BONUS]

• Maryland gave up some of its land to form our nation's capital, Washington, District of Columbia.

Ruby B. Johnson,

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My Green Maryland - 5 Facts About the Old Line State

Gree(n)tings everyone!!!

I hope you and yours are doing well. I've been working hard but smart and preparing for Miss Earth US next month! So thankful to the Almighty to have this honor of representing my beautiful Maryland at the national level. For today's "My Green Maryland," I'll be sharing interesting things about what else but my amazing state, Maryland. If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram you may already be aware of some of these because I've shared them before. If you're not following me, do so NOW and stay updated with my time of service as Miss Earth MD and all the preparations for nationals.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson
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[1] Highest and Lowest Points

The highest point in Maryland is 3,360 feet above sea level on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County. The absolute lowest point in Maryland is a depression, often called Bloody Point Hole, 174 feet below sea level. The area is located approximately 1 mile west-southwest of the southern tip of Kent Island in Queen Anne's County.

[2] Maryland Forests

Maryland forests cover approximately 2.7 million acres, or 43% of the states land surface. Oak and hickory are the dominant hardwood or deciduous forest type, making up 60% of forested areas. Loblolly pine is the most prevalent softwood and is the predominant forest wood on the Eastern Shore.

[3] Garrett Park

The town of Garrett Park has been my home for the past 10 years. The town of Garrett Park declared the first nuclear free zone in the United States in 1982, thus affirming a tradition of peacefulness that began back in 1898 when it became illegal to harm any tree or songbird within the town limits.

[4] Maryland State Parks

Maryland has forty-seven operational State parks, including 7 parks with waterfront areas, covering 90,239 acres; 15 State-owned lakes and ponds open to public fishing; 9 State forests and portions of 15 State parks open to public hunting; 36 wildlife management areas, covering 88,348 acres, open to public hunting; 6 natural environment areas containing 7,676 acres.

MARYLAND
State dessert: Smith Island Cake
State beverage: Milk
State flower: Black-Eyed Susan

[5] Smith Island

Located in the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Island is Maryland's only inhabited off-shore island. Fun Fact: Smith Island Cake is Maryland's state dessert! Along with this cake, you can have a drink of nutritious milk (Maryland's state beverage).

[BONUS] We've Got Crabs!

Maryland is a prominent producer and processor of seafood and a national leader in the production of blue crabs and soft clams. Fun Fact: In 1989, blue crabs was designated as the state food of Maryland!

Ruby B. Johnson,

Your Miss Earth Maryland 2015

Continuing the legacy of beauty and responsibility

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50 States