May 1, 2026 As part of the national Bank On movement, Rockville relaunched its Bank On Rockville Coalition in April to expand access to safe, affordable bank accounts and connect residents to…
Category: Environment
News and updates about Environment in Montgomery County, Maryland
Reminder: Gas Leaf Blowers No Longer Allowed in Rockville – Mocofeed
May 1, 2026 Gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums are banned in Rockville as a way to reduce noise, improve air quality and protect the community’s health. Keep yards looking great while staying…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe Celebrate Completion of Nation’s Largest Transit Depot Microgrid – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, County Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe, AlphaStruxure, and federal, state, and local officials today announced the successful completion of the largest transit depot…
2026 Sustainability Poster Contest Winners
MCPS students and staff recently participated in the 2026 Sustainability Poster Contest. The focus of the contest was to increase awareness and demonstrate the importance of environmental sustainability, energy conservation, waste reduction…
Student Artists Recognized at Annual Waste Reduction-Reuse-Recycling Poster Contest Ceremony – Mocofeed
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…
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…