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…
Category: Environment
News and updates about Environment in Montgomery County, Maryland
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…
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,…