For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is reminding residents that while gas-powered leaf blowers are banned in the County, letting leaves stay where they…
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News and updates about Environment in Montgomery County, Maryland
Council Approves Bill to Deliver Renewable Energy Options and Stabilize Energy Costs Through Community Choice Aggregation – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 From the Office of Council President Kate Stewart The legislation, sponsored by Council President Stewart, will promote and facilitate the use of competitively priced clean…
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Offering Compost Bins to Support Greener Yards and a Healthier Planet Composting Workshops at Wheaton and Kensington Park Libraries on Saturday, Oct. 4 – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 2, 2025 Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is reminding residents and businesses that compost bins are available to help turn yard trim into nutrient-rich compost,…
Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Solar Energy Panel Installation Within Public Parking Garages 4, 5, 7, and 9 in Silver Spring to be Held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a virtual public hearing to give residents an opportunity to present comments and ask questions concerning…
Council Approves New Green Funeral Option – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 From the Office of Councilmember Natali Fani-González Sponsored by Councilmember Natali Fani-González, ZTA 25-09 facilitates environmentally-friendly alkaline hydrolysis, also known as water cremation or aquamation The Montgomery…
Montgomery County Secures More Than $2 Million in Maryland Energy Administration Grant Awards for Sustainable Infrastructure – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 12, 2025 Montgomery County was awarded more than $2 million in competitive grants from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) during the first half of 2025. The…
Montgomery County Encourages Septic System Awareness During ‘SepticSmart Week,’ Sept. 15–19 – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 12, 2025 Montgomery County is reminding homeowners with septic systems to take a few minutes to learn more about their systems—where they are located, how they work,…
MD Department of Natural Resources Warns to not Harm Environment to Treat Spotted Lantern Flies
Local Update from Social Media Local officials are urging Maryland residents to manage the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, without resorting to harmful methods that could negatively impact the ecosystem. State biologists…
$900,000 Clean Water Montgomery Grants Now Available for Local Nonprofits – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Local groups can now apply for awards ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 to improve water quality The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s Weekly Media Briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 26, to Feature Former NOAA Assistant Administrator for Research, Craig McLean, and Focus on the Impacts of Federal Defunding of NOAA Research on Combating Climate Change – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Monday, August 25, 2025 Reporters interested in asking Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich questions will be able to do so during this week’s virtual media briefing, which will be…