For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 From the Offices of Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke, Andrew Friedson and Evan Glass Bill expands Montgomery County Green Bank’s ability to support flood mitigation, heat resilience…
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Councilmember Will Jawando’s Statement at the CCAN Action Fund Rally – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Friday, March 13, 2026 From the Office of Councilmember Will Jawando Montgomery County At-Large Councilmember Will Jawando made the following remarks today at a rally organized by the Chesapeake…
Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on Future of Solid Waste Management – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Monday, March 2, 2026 Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on Future of Solid Waste Management Monday, Mar. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Sidney Kramer Upcounty Regional Services Center 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown   …
Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on Future of Solid Waste Management – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Monday, February 23, 2026 Montgomery County is at a crossroads in determining how to manage trash and recycling in the years ahead. The County is evaluating options to modernize…
Councilmembers Luedtke, Friedson, Glass Introduce Climate Resiliency Legislation – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 From the Offices of Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke, Andrew Friedson and Evan Glass Bill would expand flood mitigation, heat resilience, and infrastructure protection with community partners…
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Opens Registration for 2026 Energy Summit – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that registration is open for the 13th annual Montgomery County Energy Summit. The 2026 summit will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28-29,…
Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Officials Highlight Installation of Third Mesonet Weather Station in Partnership with the University of Maryland  Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali…
Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report and Highlight Installation of Third Mesonet Weather Station – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Friday, January 2, 2026 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali Fani-González will be joined by County Climate Change Officer Sarah Kogel-Smucker, Office of Emergency Management…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Kate Stewart Highlight New ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ Law That Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2026 – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 18, 2025 Plastic Bags Will Be Banned Starting Jan. 1, 2026Â County Executive Marc Elrich, joined by County Councilmember Kate Stewart, Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, and Department of…
Montgomery County and WSSC Water Launch 2025/2026 Salt-Wise Campaign to Promote Smarter Salt Use This Winter – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Friday, December 5, 2025 In light of today’s wintry weather, Montgomery County and WSSC Water are reminding residents, businesses, and property managers to be Salt-Wise and use salt responsibly. …