Welcome to ESSR
Our Vision is a campus where safety and sustainability are core values at every level of the institution.
ESSR 2023-2024 Annual Report
ESSR has been busy this year with many projects, thanks to the dedication of our staff and support from campus partners. We’re making great progress in fostering a culture of safety and service in line with the University's strategic plan and the Division of Administration's mission, vision, and values.
Camps & Youth Programs-Information Session
To learn more about upcoming changes in the operation of youth programs, please join our Zoom information session on December 4, 2024. Click here to view the flyer.
Report to ESSR
Report emergencies, spills, injuries, mold concerns, incidents, near misses and hazards by pressing the REPORT button.
To report a mold or air quality concern, press
Report a Mold or Air Quality Concern.
For general inquiries, visit AskESSR.
ESSR 2024: Our Impact by the Numbers
News
Maureen Kotlas appointed Executive Director
I am so pleased to be returning to the University of Maryland as the Executive Director of Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk (ESSR.) This is a wonderfully exciting time for the University with record research funding, the addition of new campus facilities, a continuing increase in student enrollment, and membership in the Big Ten (Go Terps!), among many other initiatives and accomplishments.