Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrated outstanding young artists from across the County during the 2026 Students’ Waste Reduction‑Reuse‑Recycling Poster Contest held recently in Rockville. The annual ceremony recognizes K–12…
Category: Environment
News and updates about Environment in Montgomery County, Maryland
Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award from the American Planning Association – Mocofeed
April 28, 2026 10:08 am Montgomery Planning program honored for leadership in advancing conservation, climate resilience, and reforestation in Montgomery County Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park…
Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding to Help Residents Reduce Energy Bills and Expand Tree Canopy – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Friday, April 10, 2026 The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will receive more than $2.1 million in federal and state awards to advance programs that lower energy…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Paula R. Glover, President of the Alliance to Save Energy to Headline 2026 Energy Summit – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 9, 2026 The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the distinguished speaker lineup for the 13th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, taking place from 8 a.m….
Montgomery County Council Passes Native Plant Protection Act – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 From the Office of Councilmember Evan Glass Legislation strengthens protections for native plants and promotes sustainable landscaping practices, including banning sale of invasive bamboo The…
From Streets to Streams: Montgomery County Targets Litter During Earth Month – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging residents to “Keep It Clean, Montgomery,” as part of an Earth Month anti‑litter campaign. The campaign will appear on Ride On and WMATA…
Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 DEP Hosts Environment-Friendly Events and Activities Throughout April This April, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites the community to celebrate Earth Month…
Montgomery County Announces New Limits on Acceptance of Construction and Demolition Materials at the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Friday, March 27, 2026 Move Will Help Improve Recycling in Montgomery County, Reduce Waste, and Support the County’s Long-Term Goal of Achieving Zero Waste The Montgomery County Department of…
Council Passes Climate Resiliency Legislation Sponsored by Councilmembers Luedtke, Friedson and Glass – Mocofeed
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…
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…